Coyote Reservoir Boat Launch – Coyote Lake Overlook loop from Coyote Reservoir

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Coyote Reservoir Boat Launch – Coyote Lake Overlook loop from Coyote Reservoir

Moderate

2.6

(11)

hikers

Coyote Reservoir Boat Launch – Coyote Lake Overlook loop from Coyote Reservoir

02:41

9.59km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Coyote Lake - Harvey Bear Ranch County Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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93 m

Coyote Reservoir Boat Launch

Highlight • Lake

Coyote Reservoir is a dammed lake and part of the Santa Clara area water catchment. The surrounding Coyote Bear country park is managed for recreation. You can fish and boat …

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2.62 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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4.54 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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8.17 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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8.42 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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8.84 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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9.59 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.31 km

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.31 km

167 m