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Coyote Ridge Trail Harvey Bear / Coyote Lake County Park |
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| Leaving the Mendoza Ranch parking lot, there's a half-mile crushed gravel section of the Coyote Ridge Trail. | ||
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| An example of oak woodlands that parallel the trail. | ||
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| Bent by the wind, strong limbs of this Valley Oak support its massive weight. | ||
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| Once on the ridge top, the Coyote Ridge Trail continues for miles with sweeping views of the landscape. | ||
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| For most of the way, the trail is in full sunlight. | ||
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| A bench in the shade for the weary with a pleasant view of Morgan Hill in the distance. | ||
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| Views of farmland, orchards and vineyards further south.. | ||
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| The blue expanse of Coyote Lake and its adjacent foothills will be on your right. | ||
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| In contrast to the urban expanse of Santa Clara Valley on your left. | ||
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| The Coyote Ridge Trail continues the length of the lake where it connects with trails to Harvey-Bear Ranch. | ||
| Time allowing, be sure to take a short .3 mile side hike to visit Roop Pond. | ||
| Return to Top. | ||