San Jose, California
Coyote Peak Trail

January 10, 2004.

Coyote Peak is located in Santa Teresa Park on the outskirts of San Jose and is part of the Santa Clara County Parks Department. The trail to the peak is 1.8 miles long and is a fairly easy hike.

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The path to the trail head I chose took me through the Santa Teresa Golf Club.

11:30 a.m. A ride on the VTA Light Rail from downtown San Jose to the Santa Teresa Station.

The trail head actually began on the other side of the fence a short walk from Avenida Espana.

...There was a slight problem with this route....it leads to a locked gate.

The trail is mostly uphill, but fairly easy. About a mile into the trail, the path forks in two directions. The path to the left is shorter but a steeper climb. Further along, some views of the valley below. Return to Main Page

The trail begins uphill toward a small bridge crossing the Coyote Alamitos Canal. The vertical rise from here to the peak is about 1155 feet. A small foot bridge crosses the canal. A signpost at the fork marks the distance remaining to the peak. About two hours after starting, I reach some picnic benches at the top which afford some nice views of the valley from Coyote Peak. 2:30 p.m. The community of Santa Teresa in the background.