Coal Creek Open Space Preserve is a natural area in the South Skyline Region, characterized by rolling grassy hills and mixed oak woodlands, with seasonal streams flowing through its slopes. This preserve serves as a crucial gateway, connecting to a larger network of trails and open spaces. It offers opportunities for several sports like hiking, jogging, road cycling, mountain biking, and more, across diverse landscapes. The preserve's terrain, including its unpaved roads and trails, provides varied experiences for outdoor enthusiasts.
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30
hikers
6.06km
01:46
160m
160m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
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4.40km
01:20
220m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.35km
02:43
250m
250m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

9.24km
02:40
220m
250m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
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157
riders
92.0km
05:05
1,830m
1,830m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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84
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27.2km
01:37
700m
700m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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62
riders
58.2km
02:45
740m
740m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

37
riders
72.1km
03:29
940m
940m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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29
runners
11.9km
01:39
440m
440m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8.19km
00:58
240m
240m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.56km
00:41
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2.19km
00:17
50m
50m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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46
riders
32.2km
02:16
630m
630m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
53.7km
04:00
1,240m
1,240m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

49
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38.2km
03:06
990m
990m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

26
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24.8km
01:56
650m
650m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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16
riders
9.89km
01:10
360m
360m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

25
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17.8km
02:44
550m
550m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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25
riders
40.2km
05:10
1,280m
1,280m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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16
riders
21.7km
03:09
650m
650m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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5
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
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48.1km
03:34
1,170m
1,170m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
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48.2km
03:59
1,300m
1,300m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
13.9km
01:13
440m
440m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Coal Creek Open Space Preserve offers opportunities for hiking, jogging, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, and gravel biking. The preserve features approximately 5 miles (8 km) of trails, connecting to a larger network of open spaces. More than 19,000 visitors have explored its routes.
Yes, Coal Creek Open Space Preserve features several hiking trails, including the popular Meadow and Clouds Rest Trails. The preserve has 15 hiking routes available on komoot, with an average rating of 4.66 stars. For more information, consult the Hiking in Coal Creek Open Space Preserve guide.
Mountain biking is permitted on designated trails within Coal Creek Open Space Preserve. The Old Alpine Road Trail is suitable for mountain bikers and connects to other preserves. Two mountain biking routes are available on komoot. Refer to the MTB Trails in Coal Creek Open Space Preserve guide for details.
Road cycling is an available activity in Coal Creek Open Space Preserve. The Old Alpine Road Trail provides a hill climb suitable for road cyclists. Komoot offers guides such as Road Cycling Routes in Coal Creek Open Space Preserve and Traffic-free bike rides in Coal Creek Open Space Preserve.
Yes, Coal Creek Open Space Preserve is dog-friendly, allowing leashed dogs on designated trails. Shorter trails are available for relatively easy 2-hour dog-friendly loop hikes. A specific guide for Dog-friendly hikes in Coal Creek Open Space Preserve is available.
Coal Creek Open Space Preserve offers options suitable for families, including shorter, easier hikes. The preserve's diverse landscapes provide an engaging environment for all ages. A guide for Family-friendly hikes in Coal Creek Open Space Preserve can assist with planning.
The preserve features rolling grassy hills, mixed oak woodlands, and seasonal streams. In spring, the Meadow Trail area displays vibrant wildflowers, and seasonal waterfalls appear along Crazy Pete's Road during wetter months. Expansive views of the San Francisco Bay Area are visible from open grassland ridges.
Deer are frequently sighted in the grasslands of Coal Creek Open Space Preserve. Visitors might also observe prints of coyotes, bobcats, raccoons, and skunks. Mountain lions have also been observed within the preserve.
Coal Creek Open Space Preserve features 19 routes on komoot, catering to various sports. These routes have received an average rating of 4.66 out of 5 stars from more than 1,100 ratings. Over 19,000 visitors have shared their experiences in the preserve.
Komoot offers several guides for Coal Creek Open Space Preserve, covering activities like Hiking, Running Trails, and MTB Trails. There are also guides for Family-friendly hikes and Dog-friendly hikes.
Coal Creek Open Space Preserve is managed by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Information and maps for the preserve are available on their official website. The direct link for Coal Creek Preserve information is https://www.openspace.org/preserves/coal-creek-preserve.
For non-emergencies, maintenance needs, or general inquiries regarding Coal Creek Open Space Preserve, contact the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Their main office phone number is +1-650-691-1200. For emergencies, always call 911.
Coal Creek Open Space Preserve features approximately 5 miles (8 km) of trails. These trails connect to a larger network, offering various loop options. The Crazy Pete's Road/Coal Road Loop is a 1.7-mile (2.7 km) shaded loop.

