Friends of Montclair Railroad Trail

Friends of Montclair RR Trail is a community-based group of trail users, neighbors and supporters who value the historic trail and wish to create a lasting natural legacy for future generations to enjoy.

Our Website provides a variety of information for members and the community. We hope you will consider joining Friends of Montclair RR Trail as both a member and a volunteer.

Friends of Montclair RailRoad Trail (FOMRRT) is a tax exempt
509 (a)3 non-profit organization.

The Montclair Railroad Trail is a City of Oakland Linear Park

The Montclair Railroad Trail has an interesting"rails to trail" history. It was built on the rail bed of the Sacramento Northern Railway. From 1912 to 1957 passenger and freight trains ran between Oakland  and Chico.
Read more...

In the 1970’s community action stopped the construction of a proposed highway, which would have replaced the rail bed with a multi-lane freeway. This was one of the first uses of the Environmental Impact Report law in the U.S. Read more...

Today, this repurposed railroad right-of-way provides a beautiful natural setting for walking, jogging, hiking and bicycling. The paved, flat trail is 1.5 miles long.


Montclair Railroad Trail Access Locations

1. Montclair Village behind the Montclair Parking Garage
The garage is located between La Salle Ave and Medau Place, 6235 LaSalle Ave, Oakland, CA 94611. Behind the garage, there is a short walkway that accesses the trail. The LaSalle Ave access consists of 4 stairs and a paved ramp up to the trail. The Medau Pl. access (behind McCaulou's parking lot has a gentler ramp and no stairs. The trail ends in the residential area of Shepherd Canyon at Saroni Drive. This point is actually where the train went underground into a tunnel.  See map...

2. Paso Robles Dr. at Bishops Court (off Shepherd Canyon Rd). See map...

3. City of Oakland Corporation Yard, across from the Fire Station on Shepherd Canyon Road.

Parking: i) Montclair Village Parking Garage - 6325 LaSalle, Oakland (free parking on Sundays).
                ii) Shepherd Canyon Neighborhood - Street parking on Paso Robles Dr at Bishops Court.

The trains that ran through Montclair

NEWS & EVENTS

SEPTEMBER WORKDAY September 17th
Creek-to-Bay Day
9am - 11am
Join us on Saturday September 17th from 9-11am.  We'll clean up lots of trash, recyclables - and graffiti too - to keep it out of the watershed.

Meet near the 1/2 mile marker on the trail (click here for map) at the top of the OPW Corporation Yard access path. You can park at the Corp Yard (5921 Shepherd Canyon Rd) and walk up the fire trail marked by the yellow bar.

Wear sturdy shoes, long pants & sleeves.  If you have a "pick-up" tool, bring that too.


OUR 2015 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
It took a village, but your efforts and contributions have
created an improved trail experience for everyone! 
Thank you!   Click here for the details...

WORKDAYS - Join us on a Trail Work Day (usually) on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 9 am to 11 am. Rain or Shine!! 
Click here to receive a reminder on location and time.

GET HELP TO HAVE A FIRE-SAFE HOME
Matching grants up to $5,000 are available to Alameda and Contra Costa residents, neighborhoods, and local groups to help them create Defensible Space.  Apply to Diablo Firesafe Council

Lower the Water Use in Your Garden!
Click here for tips from Soils Scientist Steve Andrews ...

Next Board Meeting:  October 5, 2016 @ 6:30pm
The board usually meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month @ 6:30pm.  The public is welcome to attend.  Please contact us for location.

Planting in Harmony with Our Oak Woodland Oasis- Download our brochure on planting tips.

Great Exercise!

Join Us, Trail Work Day 3rd Saturday each month.