Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve

Santa Clara County, California · Open Space Preserve

A 1,859-acre preserve in southern Santa Clara County featuring rare serpentine grasslands and exceptional biodiversity, including Bay checkerspot butterflies and tule elk. Offers 5 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, with a name honoring Ohlone Chochenyo language heritage.

Top trails

• Máyyan 'Ooyákma – Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve — 5.4 mi loop
• Bay Area Ridge Trail: Máyyan 'Ooyákma to Coyote Ridge Open Space — 7.9 mi one way

Visiting

Fees — Day Use: $0, Parking: $0, Butterfly Pass: $0, March–May Weekends: $0.

Parking: During spring guided-hike events, an Eventbrite parking ticket is required per vehicle; one ticket corresponds to one parking spot and carpooling is strongly encouraged. Year-round parking policy outside of guided-hike events is not documented in available official sources..

Coordinates: 37.2134, -121.7210.

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