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Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 110 Google reviews · Running trail in San Martin, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park'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.
Hiking, biking and horseback-riding park with restrooms and paved roads.
What runners say about Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park
“Can also report the bathrooms are CLEAN.”
“And really nice place to walk alone or with someone and enjoying the beautiful views”
This place is awesome. I've lived so close to it for so long and never knew. If you are a novice hiker who craves nice safe and well beaten trails like myself, this place is for you. Nice flat walking path at ground level as well to do a simple loop if hills aren't your thing. Great find!
Very enjoyable hiking trails and green meadows/hills during the spring. Many animals around including deer and cows. Many trails/loops/connections to choose from, hiking/running/walking for any desired difficulty level.
2mile loop is amazing. Open from morning till sunset and has proper paved road through out the loop. Very near to San Martin exit on 101 and allows dogs on leash. Has ample parking as well.
A lot of trails to hike. Parking is free and there are a lot of cars in the lot on the weekends. You will see hikers, bikers and eqestrians. Be sure you take water with you when you go out.
Trail conditions & character
“Pretty good place for a walk you can take the asphalt loop, 2 mi, stroller, dogs, bike, horses allowed.”
“Pretty good place for a walk you can take the asphalt loop, 2 mi, stroller, dogs, bike, horses allowed.”
“You can opt for a hike, about 2 hours hiking, steep, the hiking loop is not kid friendly, dogs, horses, bike allowed.”
“And really nice place to walk alone or with someone and enjoying the beautiful views”
“Parking is free and there are a lot of cars in the lot on the weekends.”
“Many trails/loops/connections to choose from, hiking/running/walking for any desired difficulty level.”
“Pretty good place for a walk you can take the asphalt loop, 2 mi, stroller, dogs, bike, horses allowed.”
“Pretty good place for a walk you can take the asphalt loop, 2 mi, stroller, dogs, bike, horses allowed.”
Plan your run at Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Loop distance2 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- 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.
- Websiteparks.sccgov.org
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–5:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–5:30 PM |
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