The old Red Line Trolley,
leaving the Etiwanda Station (1940s)
The
purpose of the trail is to provide recreational opportunities for
cyclists, pedestrians, runners , equestrians and Geocachers. Trail
users would enjoy exercise, convenient access to jobs, public
facilities and shopping, while exploring the history and culture of
the area. The San Bernardino Associated Governments, the City of
Rancho Cucamonga and the participating cities have exercised great
vision to designate this corridor for trail use. This will allow
the cities to create a beautiful common area that can be shared by
commuters, pedestrians, cyclists, equestrians, and other
non-motorized transportation. A beautiful link across the Pomona
Valley. You can help change our
region.
Where is
the rail trail?
The rail trail
follows the Southern Pacific railroad corridor which travels
east-west through this valley. The 21-mile long rail trail would
begin in downtown Claremont and end in downtown
Rialto.
What is
Pacific Electric?
The Pacific
Electric Railway was once the world’s largest interurban and street
railway system, extending from Los Angeles to its outlying regions.
The building of the railway through the Inland Empire was crucial
to the development of the area, particularly to support the
agricultural industry that fueled the local
economy.
Click
here for map of trail.