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Coyote Creek Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 215 Google reviews · Running trail in Morgan Hill, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Coyote Creek Trail'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.
Paved creek-side trail featuring wildlife sightings and picnic facilities.
What runners say about Coyote Creek Trail
“Well maintained, mostly flat, paved trail along the creek.”
“Beautiful place I love it ✨🌞👍 Nice for walking end uses bike.”
Great place to ride or walk. Nice for a lone female cyclist as it's safe and has a good bike community.
Great bike or hiking trail, (cement) my favorite spot for a bike ride.
Great local escape with regular activities happening, knowledgeable and helpful staff. Quick and close access to nature walks that are easy and not too long. Free parking is a bonus with clean public restrooms
It is a very scenic and relatively flat well-paved trail. There are some off-road trails too. Great for biking ( even for small children like 5 yo )
Trail conditions & character
“Today we saw worker ants which surprised us since they are usually in higher elevations.”
“Great trails the views are awesome and people that go there are super cool.”
“Well maintained, mostly flat, paved trail along the creek.”
“Well maintained, mostly flat, paved trail along the creek.”
“Has 4 bathrooms at various points with really nice facilities in Morgan Hill.”
“The water fountain at the Visitor Center definitely saved our butts, very grateful for that.”
Plan your run at Coyote Creek Trail
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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(408) 779-3634
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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