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Pacific Electric Trail gives Fontana a straight outdoor thread
The Pacific Electric Trail runs 7 miles through Fontana, linking parks, resource centers, scenery, and everyday walking or biking space.
Fontana has a handy kind of outdoor space: a long route that helps different parts of town connect. The Pacific Electric Trail is 18.4 miles overall, with 7 miles running through Fontana.
That makes it useful for everyday movement as well as weekend outings. The Fontana stretch crosses parks, resource centers, and scenery, so it can work as a short walk, a bike ride, or a way to link small stops without making the day feel like a major trip.
It is also a useful kind of trail for a city that spreads out. You can choose one segment, turn around when you want, and still get a sense of how the old corridor stitches parts of town together.
Start with the PDF map and current walking-path links before heading out. Bring water, watch street crossings, and pick a segment that fits the day instead of feeling like you have to do the whole trail.
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Pacific Electric Trail through Fontana
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Reviewed June 30, 2026
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