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Coyote Creek
4.1 ★★★★☆ 104 Google reviews · Running trail in San Jose, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Coyote Creek's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Trail beside namesake creek for walking, jogging & biking in a tranquil woodland setting.
What runners say about Coyote Creek
“Beautiful, lots of stray animals hinder jogging efforts, but have had excellent fitness and Pokemon Go adventures here.”
“Love this place it's old looking and peaceful.”
Very nice trail start/end points by Tully Public Library and Morgan Hills, round trip is almost 38 miles with intermediate elevation of around 700 spanned along the way. Nice scenery along the route between small lakes, golf courses and the creek.
Beautiful, lots of stray animals hinder jogging efforts, but have had excellent fitness and Pokemon Go adventures here.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful, lots of stray animals hinder jogging efforts, but have had excellent fitness and Pokemon Go adventures here.”
“Love this place it's old looking and peaceful.”
Plan your run at Coyote Creek
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websitesanjoseca.gov
- Phone(408) 535-3500
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Coyote Creek Trail, San Jose, CA
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