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Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail

The Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail is a great commuter and recreation trail in western San Bernadino Valley, with expansive views and connections to community centers and parks. The trail follows the old Pacific Electric Railway, which was known for its red cars. One of its last remaining railway depots along the San Bernardino line is found in Rancho Cucamonga on Etiwanda Avenue, where the avenue intersects the trail.

The segment in Rancho Cucamonga includes a 10-foot-wide, concrete trail for bikes and the same width side path of decomposed granite for running, walking and horseback riding. The segment in Upland is asphalt, and is nicely landscaped, leading through residential neighborhoods and commercial corridors before connecting to Claremont. The attractive village offers shopping and the Claremont Colleges.

Fontana also offers segments that connect to the trail in Rancho Cucamonga.

The trail has possibilities for connecting to a massive network of pathways that include the Santa Ana River Trail and San Jose Creek connecting to the San Gabriel River Trail. ChatGPT The Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail, located in the western San Bernardino Valley, serves as an excellent option for both commuting and recreational activities. This trail offers expansive vistas and convenient access to community hubs and parks. It traces the historical path of the Pacific Electric Railway, renowned for its iconic red cars. In Rancho Cucamonga, along Etiwanda Avenue where it intersects with the trail, you'll find one of the last remaining railway depots from the San Bernardino line.

The section in Rancho Cucamonga boasts a 10-foot-wide concrete pathway for cyclists, alongside a similarly wide side path composed of decomposed granite for runners, walkers, and even horseback riders. In Upland, the trail transitions to an asphalt surface and is thoughtfully landscaped. It guides you through residential neighborhoods and commercial districts before linking up with Claremont. This charming village presents opportunities for shopping and exploration near the Claremont Colleges.

Fontana also contributes segments that seamlessly connect to the trail in Rancho Cucamonga.

Pacific Electric Trail Extension This new 1.75-mile extension of the multi-use path along the historic rail corridor, from Cactus Ave to Pepper Ave, will provide important and safe access for our community to several destinations through the heart of Rialto, as well as provide a critical connection to other existing outdoor recreational areas along the corridor.

The City of Rialto also plans to restore and revitalize the historic Rialto Depot building that is adjacent to the trail extension project. Designed by Thornton Fitzhugh, the historic Rialto Depot building was the main downtown terminal. The historic Rialto Station, once the building is restored, will serve as a destination and heritage site for all users of the trail.

Moreover, the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail presents exciting prospects for integration into an extensive network of pathways. This network includes the Santa Ana River Trail and San Jose Creek, ultimately linking up with the San Gabriel River Trail.