Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail

There’s always parking. Trail is gorgeous no matter the weather– be that scorching hot to brisk and cold. This trail has «resting areas» also known as stretching areas or areas u can stop and do resistance training such as push ups or even triceps on the double bars along the way/​I can also take my Yorky for a walk on this trail as it’s never too crowded.

I have to say that this trail is wonderful. It’s safe, it’s beautiful, and it’s well-​maintained. I would usually run from about the middle of the trail (by the community center), and I’ve gone both north all the way to Olympic, and south only to the college. Running north is definitely a little bit easier. The slope is NOTHING significant, but it’s very slightly downhill going northbound. Southbound, it’s slightly uphill. Once you get near the college, there are some pretty steep, but short, hills. The trail is nice and wide, so there is never really a bottleneck to pass other people. The whole trail that’s I’ve done is paved.
I ran this trail quite often when I lived in Lafayette. The only thing that could be better would be to have a couple more water fountains spread out along the trail. The only two I ever passed were next to the fire station and one near the pumping station, just a little north of the middle school.
There are lots of trees, but there are lots of areas without shade, also. It gets HOT on hot days, which is why I wish there were more water fountains. There are lots of walker, runners, an bicyclists who use this trail. You can even see some people who use the trail to bike to BART for their commute.

We parked at Moraga Commons and biked north roughly 8 miles to Olympic Blvd staging area. The ride north was easy as you could feel the slight downward grade of the path. At each road crossing the path is clearly marked and you can tell the local drivers know to watch for trail foot traffic.
Take a light snack to refuel because once you head back south, the real work begins! The grade is barely noticeable, but on a warm or hot day, it can be a challenge especially as you approach Moraga Commons. There is water and restrooms at Moraga Commons and one other water fountain near the Moraga pumping station about halfway to Olympic Blvd complete with a water bowl for dogs! Nice touch.
Great path for walking, biking or running. Beautiful mature oak trees for shade throughout. I went early morning and it wasn’t crowded but I can see it getting crowded in the afternoons.

Safe and well maintained, this trail is a dedicated leg of the LAMORINDA Loop. The trail is about 7.5 miles of mostly flat paved multiuse trail through neighborhoods with some ‘remote’ sections. It is well marked and traveled by a diverse group of walkers, runners and cyclists, some of whom use it for commuting. Pretty polite group, in all with nearly all dogs on leash, per the law.
We use it for running in winter months, as the footing is even and predictable in low light conditions. Quarter mile distances are clearly painted in both directions, making this a great out-​and-​back run of up to 15 miles. This trail crosses a number of roads, so reflective gear is a must.
Parking is free in the staging areas.

Came on a bike ride today on the first 3.5 miles from Olympic Blvd Staging Area to approximately Rheem Rd. It was great! Nice fall colors, a wide enough trail that I could bike by my girlfriend and not feel too anxious. I hope to come back soon to ride the length, maybe go play some disc golf at the Moraga Commons. And crazy that it feels like a world away, but is only 20 minutes by car from my house.
It was pretty flat, with maybe 1 – 2 hill-​esque parts, but pretty doable and I saw a lot of little kids out on the trail. I agree with another reviewer who said that it is kind of lame when you’re riding right next to the loud road, but that was really a fraction of the time on the trail. I definitely recommend it.

I had the pleasure of walking a few miles on the Moraga side of the Lafayette-​Moraga Trail from Moraga Road to Rheem Road and back.
The trail is nice and easy to walk on with very little incline. The whole trail is paved which us very nice for walking or riding on, and it’s wide enough that you don’t have to move for people coming the opposite direction and you can pass others with plenty of space.
The part of the trail that I walked on in Moraga was half shaded under trees (the part next to Moraga Commons) and half in the open air in the middle of the field with some houses. The view wasn’t too spectacular, but it was nice watching the sun break through the clouds at 7am.
The trail wasn’t too crowded when I went, but I did pass by a few friendly folks walking or running who would always say hi and good morning. The perks of living in a small town! There is also a small parking lot for the trail in Moraga as well as poop bags and garage cans for dog waste and trash throughout the trail.
If in Moraga again I would definitely come back to the trail and try walking on the Lafayette side this time. It’s a great asset to the community and a nice way to enjoy the outdoors instead of just walking up and down the streets in the neighborhood.

This is a great connecting trail between Lafayette and Moraga. Once you get through the residential area leaving from Olympic Boulevard, you enter into Grassland and Oak Savanna plant communities.
It’s a slight ascent from Lafayette to Moraga — somewhat imperceptible if you’re walking, but if you’re running, cycling or skating like I often do, you’ll definitely feel it.
If your cycling and have the time, head all away up to Moraga Way where the trail ends and make a left. Within a mile, keep looking on your left and you’ll see a huge Pear orchard that is open to the public for picking. They start to get ripe sometime in August. Stay on the road bike trail until you see on your right a little gate (easy to miss — right before a bridge) which is the other part of this trail. Hop on this trail for a bit of a climb and when it levels out you’re in beautiful countryside and you’ll feel like you’re in the wilderness. This trail comes back to Canyon Road. Cross the road and you’re at Del Valle staging area. Or continue all the way down to Canyon Road and you’ll hit a T. If you go left, you’ll climb Redwood Road and if you go right you’ll climb Pinehurst Road through second growth redwoods and you’ll feel like you’re out along the North Coast.
Mileage from the Olympic road start of the trail in Lafayette to Moraga is about 7 miles one way.
If you do an out and back on your bike, head on over to Paxti’s Pizza in Lafayette afterward for a Blue Bottle Coffee or an Ale on Tap.
Happy Trails!

Very boring. There is no one here and there is also no scenery — just pavement and the benefit of few cross street interruptions.
There are also no bathrooms along the route, one water fountain that I saw, and poor signage.
This trail is better described as an exaggerated sidewalk through a boring suburb.
I think its best use would be for a beginner cyclist who needs space, not too much distance, and parking.

This trail is one of the best I’ve ridden. We started from BART and worked our way thru the neighborhood on School Rd until we reached the trail. The trail is a very gradual climb and it’s great for beginners. I just began mountain biking again but my gf is a beginner so this trail fit her needs. We rode past Lafayette Community Park since we didn’t stay on the paved trail and decided to explore some of the dirt hiker and horse trails behind the park. We rode thru a series of trails until we reached Grizzly Creek and then came back. WeI loved it! Next time, we’ll stay on the paved trail and ride all the way past St. Mary’s College and up to Orinda. I hear that is also a great ride.

This trail reminds me of a deep conversation, goes like this:
«Hey, where you goin’?»
«Nowhere.»
“Can I come?”
«Sure.»
The Lafayette-​Moraga Regional Trail is a good place get out and about and go nowhere with your friends.
Well, it doesn’t go *nowhere*. It starts at the end of Olympic Blvd and goes to and through downtown Moraga, mostly parallel to St. Marys Road. This was once a railroad line, so it’s flat. It was paved long ago, and occasionally has a dirt path next to it.
Pros: Beautiful atmosphere. Lots of shade and water fountains. Works well if you’re jogging or power walking. You remain in civilization, so you’re not out of luck if you get in trouble. We found a house in Lafayette where the family is raising chickens, so my preschooler had to stop and take a look.
Cons: Not a trail for Joe Sportsman because it’s flat. Few restrooms. There’s no real destination at the end, unless you consider the Town of Moraga a destination. If you live next to the trail, you have no privacy unless you cover up the fence; trail users can see all of your back yard. A little ways from downtown Lafayette, and not convenient to reach from Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Good for an easy jaunt. Especially if you’re going nowhere today.

After running here for 4 months i’m just bored running on this trail.
So i don’t recommend coming here every day like i did.
Change up your run/​hike spots. Because i don’t want to come here anymore just
because i did it too many times

Beautiful walking and biking trail that hugs the contours of Las Trampas Creek and San Leandro Creek, as it wanders through the Moraga Valley.
We parked at the staging area at Lafayette Community Center, which has water fountains and nice restrooms. Then biked along the trail for about 4 miles to the Valle Vista terminus. It’s a very pleasant trail, passing by horse stables, the creeks, and cows on hills. The only reason it doesn’t get five stars is that you can hear and see the main streets with cars for a good portion of the time (though not most of the time). And the bike path turns into surface street sidewalks by the Safeway in downtown Moraga. Other than that — a great way to spend the day!
Check out the pleasant scenery in my picture of Valle Vista.

I’m not usually a fan of paved trails, but this one is quite nice. The whole path is 7.65 miles from the Valle Vista Staging Area to the Olympic Blvd Staging Area (though the painted signs on the ground only go up to 7.25 miles, FYI). I’ve run this trail twice, once starting in Lafayette and once in Moraga. I definitely recommend the Lafayette side of things — there is more shade and less stop lights. You’re basically running through residential neighborhoods and the cross streets are generally small and controlled by stop signs. There’s a false flat from Lafayette to Moraga — meaning that it seems flat, but is actually a 300+ foot climb over 2 miles. Nothing horrendous, but just in case you start wondering why your pace is slower than normal.
The one thing I don’t like about this trail is the lack of water fountains and bathrooms. There is one water fountain about 1 mile from the Olympic Blvd Staging Area and one at Moraga Commons. For bathrooms, there are flush toilets at Moraga Commons and one porta potty at Valle Vista. Surprisingly, there are no porta potties at Olympic Staging Area. The map says there is also a bathroom at the Lafayette Community Center; however, I tend to forget that it’s there because it’s a little off the trail and looks like it’s private property.
As for navigation, it’s pretty easy to follow. The places that I found slightly confusing were (1) crossing St. Mary’s Road; (2) Moraga Commons; and (3) the slight detour at School St.

A nice flat trail weaving itself through the neighborhoods of Lafayette and Moraga. There is free parking along the way, and at the end of Pleasant Hill Rd. There are a lot of bikers, moms with strollers and Lafayettians with their dogs. Nice and shady!