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Wild Recovery San Jose, California

June 4, 2011 Henry W. Coe State Park Santa Clara County

The Place

Henry W. Coe Park is the largest state park in northern California, with over 87,000 acres of wild open spaces.
The terrain of the park is rugged, varied, and beautiful, with lofty ridges and steep canyons.

Once the home of Ohlone Indians, the park is now home to a fascinating variety of plants and animals, including the elusive mountain lion.
Within Coe Park are the headwaters of Coyote Creek, long stretches of the Pacheco and Orestimba creeks, and a 23,300-acre wilderness area.

Walking the Walk
We will be hiking the China Hole trail.

Level: 3.5 - Miles: 10 - Elevation 1600’          Host: Andrea and John

Directions:

Take 101-S to Morgan Hill, and take the East Dunne Ave exit. Turn left at the stop light, and cross over 101.
You will head east into the hills and through a residential area for 3 miles.
At the top of the first ridge of hills, bear right at the Y in the road. Follow the road for 10 miles to the park entrance.
You will come to the park entrance and a wide open gravel parking lot (overflow parking),
drive past this parking lot ¼ mile to the other parking lot by the visitor’s center.

Travel time from San Jose: 1 Hour

Know Before You Go:

Parking $8.00
No Dogs Allowed
Restrooms at Visitors Center
Dress appropriately. Layers are suggested
Poison Oak will be in full abundance.

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