Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve

550 Palm Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, USA

Address:	550 Palm Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, USA
Phone:	+1 408-224-7476
Site:	openspaceauthority.org
Rating:	4.5
Working:	7AM–8PM 7AM–8PM 7AM–8PM 7AM–8PM 7AM–8PM 7AM–8PM 7AM–8PM

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Eric Godshalk

This preserve just opened last weekend (6/27/15). We arrived around 8am on a weekday and it was mostly empty. New restroom (vault toilet) was OK, parking seemed sufficient. Trail was new, fairly well made with bridges across seasonal creeks/washes. The main negative was the fertilizer stench from the nearby agriculture when on the valley-floor sections near the parking lot. It seemed to dissipate by the end of our 2-hour, 4-mile loop hike. Views are primarily of the valley area to the north and east of the preserve. Only saw one bit of wildlife: a deer resting under some trees. Hopefully this preserve will improve with time. A few more trails would be a good next step.

Marco Paganini

This is a nice park near Morgan Hill, and just 30 minutes or so from downtown San Jose (with good traffic). The preserve opened in June 2015 and features a 4-mile loop for hikers, bikers, and horse riders. Despite the relatively short total length of the trail, its hilly nature makes up in climbs for what it lacks in distance. The preserve also offers the usual amenities found in other Open Space Preserves (parking lot, bathrooms, park benches). In addition to that, theres also a parking lot dedicated to people with equestrian trailers, and some picnic spots along the trail. Admission is free.

Atul Chaudhari

Great park in winters after heavy rains. You get to see many many many small creatures in the water collected. Once its spring this place is in full bloom with the fields next to it with mustards and poppys. Great park to hike in winter season

Anne Hansen

Went on a nice 4 mile hike yesterday on the Arrowhead Loop. It was a wildlife tracking hike with Green Foothills. Nice space, trails look like they be a pretty fun loop for mountain bikes too.

Elizabeth Taylor

Good place to get in a quick walk or hike and good nature photo opportunities. No potable water available, so bring your own. Restroom located in parking lot is kept up nicely.

Elizabeth Alvarez

A hidden treasure close to home. Great views of Morgan Hill and South SJ. Lovely walk/hike. Clean and stocked restroom, few picnic tables near parking lot.

Zack Uribe

Beautiful location and lots of wildlife, raptors, squirrels, songbirds, and some good hiking trails, many of which have significant elevation changes

Alie Victorine

4 mike Hike with a bit of an uphill challenge. Great birding spot, beautiful views and lots of evidence of coyote, fox, deer, raccoon and bobcat.

Derek Neumann

Nice little Preserve with a 4 mile loop trail. A place to go for an afternoon hike. Very friendly staff.

Alan Musselman

Excellent place to take pictures. Hike around and explore the various plant life.

Josh Kedzierski

Excellent for running, especially long runs when you dont want to be interrupted.

Jonathan Henthorn

Nice loop trail up to the ridge and back. Good parking and a restroom.