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5 Parks & Preserves in Morgan Hill
Morgan Hill, California, United States
Morgan Hill’s expansive parks and protected spaces are the preferred escape for those who wish to recharge in nature, year-round! Pedal or pack through miles of rolling hills and trails and spot abundant wildflower blooms in the spring and the tartantula migration in the fall!
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Henry W. Coe State Park
9000 E Dunne Ave
Morgan Hill, CA
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
Henry W. Coe State Park is the largest State Park in Northern California, and preserves 87,000 acres of scenic hills and mountain ridges. This park welcomes star-gazing, backpackers, equestrians, mountain bikers, day-hikers, and anyone seeking solitude in a nearly untouched setting. Once home to Mutsun Ohlone Indians, the park is now home to a fascinating variety of plants and animals, including the elusive mountain lion.
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Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve
4289 Casa Loma Rd
Morgan Hill, CA
Monday:
7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Sunday:
7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
The preserve is in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains in South Santa Clara County. A glistening creek runs along the Llagas Meadow and deer, bobcat, mountain lions, and other wildlife roam throughout the preserve. In the spring months, wildflowers adorn the meadow and hillsides.
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Coyote Creek Parkway
Morgan Hill, California, United States
Locals love the Coyote Creek Parkway, connecting Morgan Hill with San Jose via a smooth, paved trail perfect for a stroll, bike ride, or horseback. Views of spring poppies adorn sloping hills as the creek meanders through meadows and ponds of Coyote Valley.
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Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve
550 Palm Ave
Morgan Hill, CA
Monday:
7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Sunday:
7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve offers a multi-use trail with stunning hillscapes and views of agricultural Morgan HIll and Coyote Valley. Nestled against the eastern side of the Santa Cruz Mountain Range.
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Uvas Reservoir County Park
14200 Uvas Rd
Morgan Hill, CA
Monday:
8:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Sunday:
8:00 AM – 8:45 PM
This beautiful and scenic 1,017 acre park and reservoir is nestled below the Santa Cruz Mountains, just minutes from Morgan Hill and Gilroy. The area was frequented by the Mutsun Ohlone Indians for thousands of years before the arrival of the Europeans. Today's reservoir was once part of the 11,093 acre Rancho Las Uvas (meaning "Ranch of the grapes").