Montclair Railroad Trail - An Oakland Park

The Montclair Railroad Trail - built on the historic rail bed of the Sacramento Northern Railway - provides a beautiful natural setting for walking, jogging, hiking and bicycling. Dogs on-leash are welcome too. The paved, flat trail is 1.5 miles long.  Read more...

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.  IRS EIN 27-1808753

How to Find the Trail See map...

1. Montclair Village behind the Montclair Parking Garage
6235 LaSalle Ave, Oakland, CA 94611 between La Salle Ave and Medau Pl.; (access via ramp or stairs).
2. Behind McCaulou's Parking Lot
6211 Medau Pl, Oakland; a gentle ramp and no stairs. The trail ends in the residential area of Shepherd Canyon at Saroni Drive. 
3. Paso Robles Dr. at Bishops Court off Shepherd Canyon Road.
4. City of Oakland Corporation Yard, across from Fire Station 24 on Shepherd Canyon Rd.

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

Visiting Guidelines
For the safety and enjoyment by everyone, please:
• Do not smoke or use fire on or near the trail
• Keep dogs on a 6’ or shorter leash (OMC#6.04.070)
• Pick up dog waste each and every time – even if off-trail.
  Dog waste impacts water quality and damages our local ecosystems
• Dispose of any and all litter and dog waste in trash receptacles
• Keep noise levels to a minimum, to respect nearby residents
• Bicyclists: yield to pedestrians.
  Call out when passing pedestrians & then pass to the left (OMC#12.60.020)
• Do not collect mushrooms, plants or other natural material
• To report a safety hazard, call: 510-615-5566
• To report an emergency from your cell phone, call: 510-777-3211

 NEWS and EVENTS

             WORKDAYS POSTPONED
             UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
      Alameda County Order:  Shelter in Place

       We miss our many trail volunteers and friends!
Please stay healthy and be safe.  We hope to see you soon. 

Wear a Face Mask When Out in Public

Social Distancing is Important 

• Stay at least 6 feet away from non-household members 
• Keep children close and at least 6 feet from others 
• Keep dogs on leash at all times 
• Leave room on trail for others to pass safely 

   
  Use common sense, and remember, it's always OK 
  to wave and say "hello" to fellow trail walkers. 

---

ANNUAL FIRE SAFETY INSPECTIONS

Information to help you pass your Oakland Fire Department home fire safety inspection:

• "Oakland's Defensible Space Requirements" video
• "Practical Resources"
  Oakland Fire Safe Council 
  
• "Preventing Wildfires Around the House" -
  Diablo Fire Safe Council
  

• "Need a Gardener to help with prep for the upcoming annual OFD inspections?"
• "Defensible Space" - Carol Rice, Wildland Fire Manager/Fire Ecologist

Some of our 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...

Next Board Meeting:  July 1st @ 6:30pm
The board usually meets the 1st week of the month at 6:30pm.  The public is welcome to attend.  Please contact us for location.

TIPS and RESOURCES

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

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

Join us. Trail Workday. 3rd Saturday each month.