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.  (Memberships & Donations here)

Friends of Montclair Railroad Trail (FOMRRT) is a 501c(3) non-profit organization.  IRS EIN 27-1808753

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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.
• 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

How to Find the Trail See map...
1. Behind the Montclair Parking Garage, Montclair Village
6235 LaSalle Ave, Oakland, CA 94611 (via ramp or stairs)

2. Behind McCaulou's Parking Lot
6211 Medau Pl, Oakland, CA 94611 (via gentle ramp & no stairs.)

3. Paso Robles Dr. at Bishops Court off Shepherd Canyon Road.

4. City of Oakland Corporation Yard parking lot
5921 Shepherd Canyon Rd. opposite Fire Station 24 (via steep fire trail at yellow gate)

 > The trail ends in the residential area of Shepherd Canyon at Saroni Drive.<

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

 NEWS and EVENTS

PG&E's Restoration Project Has Really Taken Hold! See more under the "Projects" tab.

             WORKDAYS Have RESUMED
Volunteers are welcome to work on the trail.
                    (by invitation only)
Please contact us if you wish to be on our workday volunteer list.    
Covid protocols will be followed.

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 
• When in doubt wear a face mask on trail 

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

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WILDFIRE SAFETY & INSPECTIONS

• Emergency Preparedness
  Oakland Firesafe Council 
• "Oakland's Defensible Space Requirements" video
• "Fire Safety Programs"
  Oakland Firesafe 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

Reflections & Accomplishments
It took a village,but your contributions have
created an improved trail experience for everyone! 
Thank you!

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.