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Wild Recovery San Jose, California

January 30, 2010 Santa Teresa County Park Santa Clara County

The Place

The park offers over 18 miles of unpaved trails for equestrian, hiking and bicycle use. Some of the trails are steep, namely around Coyote Peak. This diverse 1,627 acre park, rich in history, offers spectacular views from its trails above the Almaden and Santa Clara Valleys. The secluded upland valleys of the park provide a quiet interlude for exploring the natural environment minutes away from the surrounding developed areas.

The Hike

Level: 2.5 - Elevation change: 400 ft. - Miles: 4.5 - Host: Connie A. and Jennifer N.
(408)-600-6078

Mine Trail to Hidden Springs Trail to Mine Trail to Norred Trail to Joice Trail to Bernal Hill Trail (0.7) to (meeting site) up on Joice Trail by Vista Loop on Right where the clearing is level by the rocks back (0.05) to Bernal Hill Trail (0.2) to Mine Trail

Directions

From San Jose: Take US 101 or Highway 85 to the Bernal Road exit. Proceed west 1.3 miles on Bernal Road and cross Santa Teresa Boulevard toward the Santa Teresa Hills. Bernal Road continues past the park's Santa Teresa Golf Club, winding up into the hills. The Pueblo Day Use Area is located off Bernal Road in a small open valley in the hills.

Travel time from San Jose: 15-25 minutes

Know Before You Go:

Dogs Are Allowed on all trails, just not the archery range or in the interpretive center -
No Smoking - Bathrooms: located in parking lot only
Parking Fee: $6.00 pay by cash or Visa credit or debit card (MasterCard not accepted) automated pay box