Near Bay Area Ridge Trail: Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch County Park
Palassou Ridge is in the distance on the east side of Coyote Lake (below), as Mummy Mountain Trail travels through purple smooth vetch wildflowers.
Near Bay Area Ridge Trail: Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch County Park
Coyote Ridge Trail meanders through a grass meadow with Palassou Ridge in the distance. Palassou Ridge forms the east side of the valley that holds Coyote Lake.
Near Bay Area Ridge Trail: Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch County Park
Valley Oak Trail goes through the sunlit oak woods.
Near Bay Area Ridge Trail: Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch County Park
The hills in April of Coyote Lake - Harvey Bear Ranch County Park, with the Santa Cruz Mountains in the distance, seen from Mummy Mountain Trail.
Near Bay Area Ridge Trail: Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch County Park
Ithuriel's Spear along Coyote Ridge Trail

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Bay Area Ridge Trail: Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch County Park

3.5 (2 Ratings)
A level trail with views of Coyote Reservoir and Santa Clara Valley.
4.8
mi
Distance
626
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
LakeViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.79mi
Distance
626ft
Elevation Gain
491ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
1,215ft
High Point
911ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
After a short connector trail, this route heads south on a relatively level trail high up in the hills with splendid views of Coyote Lake, the surrounding foothills, the Santa Clara Valley, and the Coast Range. This hike or ride can be combined with a picnic or camping next to Coyote Lake. The trail is mostly in sun, so plan the trip in cooler weather or early in the day. This trail description is excerpted from the 2019 Guidebook. For details on all trails, trailheads and more buy the book from Wilderness Press.

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