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Coyote Creek Trail, Milpitas
4.3 ★★★★☆ 206 Google reviews · Running trail in Milpitas, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Coyote Creek Trail, Milpitas' 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.
Paved/gravel 8.9-mile trail for walking, jogging or cycling, with seasonal wildflowers.
What runners say about Coyote Creek Trail, Milpitas
“Nice, peaceful and well maintained trail for walk/run.”
“9f you make a left onto the trail you go under a bridge that has remnants of shady activity.”
“It is always peaceful, calm and the best part is so near to my house.”
A part of this trail goes behind Verona at the crescent village. I often take that part till Tasman. It is always peaceful, calm and the best part is so near to my house. The recent rains have filled up the creeks and there are more ducks and geese. The creek has become lush and green.
Nice, peaceful and well maintained trail for walk/run. Best thing is it’s near to my house. Super refreshing to go for a walk. It’s not too crowded as well.
Coyote Creek Trail from Cisco Building 7 to McCarthy Blvd/Hwy 880 is an easy trail around 2 miles. The trail follows the creek, and is along residential neighborhood and several large employment sites (Cisco and Cadence).
Good, wide running trails once you're away from the road junctions. Lots of feral cats.
Trail conditions & character
“9f you make a left onto the trail you go under a bridge that has remnants of shady activity.”
“Very flat which is suitable for biking and rollerskating.”
“Dogs are welcome here, but leash laws of course.”
“It is always peaceful, calm and the best part is so near to my house.”
“It is not stroller friendly so be cautious with younger kids”
Plan your run at Coyote Creek Trail, Milpitas
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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