Almanac note · Outdoors
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.
Where to see it
Pacific Electric Trail through Fontana
Official sources
Official source trail
Reviewed June 30, 2026
California Porch explains the path. The official source is still the place to confirm the current rule, fee, form, map, deadline, or office decision.
Use the official page before you spend money, file paperwork, rely on a deadline, or change a property.
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