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Coyote Lake Overlook – Valley Oak Trail loop from Mendoza Ranch Entrance

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Santa Clara County

Coyote Lake Overlook – Valley Oak Trail loop from Mendoza Ranch Entrance

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Coyote Lake Overlook – Valley Oak Trail loop from Mendoza Ranch Entrance

01:39

16.4km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Coyote Lake - Harvey Bear Ranch County Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

3.97 km

View of the Coyote Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Coyote Reservoir is a man-made lake in Santa Clara County, north of Gilroy. There are many trails in the reservoir for running, walking, and biking. The lake is also navigable from April to October.

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2

4.39 km

View of the Coyote Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Coyote Reservoir is a man-made lake in Santa Clara County, north of Gilroy. There are many trails in the reservoir for running, walking, and biking. The lake is also navigable from April to October.

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3

4.64 km

Coyote Lake Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Coyote Lake (also known as Coyote Reservoir) was formed through the construction of a 140-foot (43 m) high, 980-foot (300 m) long, earth and rock dam in 1936. Swimming is …

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4

7.76 km

Harvey Bear Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Harvey Bear Trail is a nice, hard-packed gravel road that winds through open fields and through a small valley. There is almost zero shade on the trail, so bring plenty of water.

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5

8.98 km

Calaveras Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Calaveras Trail is a nice flat trail that runs adjacent to the Coyote Reservoir. The trail winds through grasslands with occasional trees to provide shade. The trails are well worn …

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6

12.4 km

Valley Oak Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Valley Oak Trail is a very pleasant singletrack.

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B

16.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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