henry w. coe state park
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Yes, ChirsandJess2006, the outdoors is windy, dusty, hard to reach and there even may be certain regulations to keep it safe from wildfires... We loved Henry Coe! Very helpful and friendly volunteers at the visitor center. Beautiful trails, that are obviously maintained well. A lot of wildlife including deer and turkeys passing by our campsite and coyotes howling during the night. We had a backcountry campsite for 2 nights near Frog Lake. (With an outhouse = vault toilet; very luxurious in our opinion.) It was really hot, so we were happy that it was only 75 minutes walking from our car. On our whole day there we hiked Frog Lake Trail - Middle Ridge Trail - Fish Trail - Corral Trail (stayed out of the sun and the heat at the visitor center for quite a while) - Monument Trail - Hobbs Road. 6.3 miles, total elevation gain/loss appr. 1600 feet. Beautiful, not difficult, just hot on that day. Take plenty of water. Watch out for poison oak.When you are new to the park come on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, as the visitor center is open only then.
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I stopped to see what or who it was named after only to find what should be a county park named after the family that donated the land. No historical significance, nothing really to see (it is in the hills and the scenery is nice, but you can see this without paying to get into a state park).
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We're day hikers, not backpackers, so we could only go so far into the park, but what we saw on our first day, a 6-mile loop from the main entrance to Frog Lake and Middle Ridge, was beautiful - wildflowers, birds, mountain vistas, and not at all crowded. The second day we hiked along Hunting Hollow Road, which was pleasant but nothing special. We saw some people riding horses, and I think for that purpose Hunting Hollow Road would be just about perfect. However, we were there in late May, and it was already very hot. I would think the park would be more enjoyable for casual day hiking earlier in the spring, or during a dry spell after the first rains in the fall.
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I just completed this hike on 03/26/2013 which was a Tuesday; I encountered only 5 people on the trail all 7 hours of the hike. If you like difficult hikes this is the one you must do because of the famous "Short Cut" trail. The grade on this trail really is 21% percent for 1.4 miles. Throw in the distance, no water on the trail, the lack of shade, and the heat, you will find out real quick why this hike is so difficult. It is important to have Gatorade because you will sweat quite a bit from going up hills. There is a real sense of accomplishment if you do make the entire Mt. Sizer Loop.Good luck...you will need it!!!
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fantastic hiking park. Lots of different trails and great wildlife. There are bathroom facilites and they also offer camping.
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Down Morgan Hill way is a hidden gem that those of us commuting to work on over crowded freeways, or feeling a little claustrophobic hemmed in by neighbors or just trying to find a parking place within 3 miles of the new 49'ers Levi stadium should all take a Saturday or Sunday off and discover 87,000 thousand acres of peace and beauty right here in Silicon Valley. Take the Dunne Avenue exit off of 101 in Morgan Hill and drive 13 miles East to a magical, wilderness where iPhones don't work and Ajax is still a cleaning powder. There are miles and miles of trails from easy 1-2 mile strolls to multiple day wilderness camping expedition trails. Learn the history of the Coe Family who homesteaded where the visitor's center is located (The original ranch house is still there!) and Sada Coe Robinson, who made this park possible by donating the ranch to Santa Clara County, who later turned it over to the state to manage. Also plan to visit the Gilroy Yamato Hot Springs, located on the Park Grounds during one of the Docent Guided tours of what was at one time a 150 person Grand Hotel where people came to "Take in the waters" and later served as a refuge for Japanese Americans to try to rebuild their lives after the WWII Japanese internment.The very fact that Henry Coe Park exists as a pristine wilderness in Santa Clara County is a true miracle. Forget the crowds at Yosemite and $45.00 lunches at the Ahwahnee Hotel (Yes, they are great) and get back to real nature, right here in our own backyard. For more information to help you plan a visit to the park and/or the Hot Springs, please go here:http://coepark.net/pineridgeassociation/ And, if you loved your experience, please join the Pine Ridge Association to get on the park mailing list and help save this jewel for our children and their children forever.
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I spent an enjoyable day hiking. The weather was warm but a breeze kept things bearable. I loved the golden, rolling hills dotted with huge old oak trees. From the park headquarters you can see forever!
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Well mapped trails in a high meadow overlooking the entire valley floor. Moderate to difficult hikes with caves, lakes and nature surrounding you.
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We went a couple years ago after a wet winter and the scenery was great. Lots of rolling hills covered in a vibrant green. Lots of nice ridge tops with live oaks and open meadows. We saw lots of large grasshoppers too. The park is huge and we only saw a small bit, but what we saw was nice. I suspect the park would be unpleasantly hot and brown in the summer so plan on going after lots of rain. The drive from Morgan Hill is not so short, and is curvy but scenic.
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Fun place to visit and hike. Just take plenty of water and watch out for the snakes. Had a great time.