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Máyyan 'Ooyákma – Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 69 Google reviews · Running trail in Morgan Hill, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 5 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Máyyan 'Ooyákma – Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve'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.
Sprawling open space for hiking with views and a butterfly trail popular with butterfly watchers.
What runners say about Máyyan 'Ooyákma – Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve
“Lastly make sure to clean/disinfect your shoes before starting the trail!”
“We will likely return to Coyote Ridge next year for wildflowers, beautiful vistas/views and hopefully to see the Checkerspots again.”
“Restrooms and shady areas available near the parking, dress for hot weather and bring plenty of water.”
“Great new trail that will challenge you on the uphill but reward you with fabulous views and a peaceful quiet punctuated by meadowlarks and horned larks singing.”
This is so colorful Coyote Ridge a newly protected open space preserve and it opened only 3 weekends per year. My first time came up here in early spring,(3/14/2021). I had to show the ticket before I enter the trailhead. They are asking all visitors to disinfect their shoes before hiking.
I really enjoyed hiking in Coyote Ridge. The preserve is only open at present for special events and we needed to reserve (no cost) for a parking space. We went there for seeing wildflowers and saw some nice blooms along the trail.
Such a beautiful space. Great new trail that will challenge you on the uphill but reward you with fabulous views and a peaceful quiet punctuated by meadowlarks and horned larks singing. Protected area for endangered plants and butterfly so be sure to get your free butterfly pass before going. And FOLLOW the RULES.
Enjoyed Public Access Day, which they have about 2-3 weeks every year, which can occur in March of April. Beautiful views of Santa Clara County, along with seeing the wildflower blooms! Recommendations: ⭐️Hike Counterclockwise if you want to hike the steepest section uphill, and it’s first.
Trail conditions & character
“One can go for a mile counterclockwise, for a good view of the wildflowers (when they are in bloom), without having to complete the loop.”
“1 mile loop and we go counterclockwise for about 3 hours with very easy pace.”
“Great hiking in a bucolic green hills landscape (in the spring) with lots of wildflowers and grazing cattle.”
“Restrooms and shady areas available near the parking, dress for hot weather and bring plenty of water.”
“It has a 5.1 mile loop and we go counterclockwise for about 3 hours with very easy pace.”
“The preserve is only open at present for special events and we needed to reserve (no cost) for a parking space.”
“Restrooms and shady areas available near the parking, dress for hot weather and bring plenty of water.”
“Great new trail that will challenge you on the uphill but reward you with fabulous views and a peaceful quiet punctuated by meadowlarks and horned larks singing.”
“The site is not yet open to the public, however, there will be ADA trails available when it's complete.”
Plan your run at Máyyan 'Ooyákma – Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Loop distance5 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteopenspaceauthority.org
- Phone(408) 224-7476
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM |
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