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Valley Oak Trail – Coyote Lake Overlook loop from Mendoza Ranch Entrance

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United States

California

Santa Clara County

Valley Oak Trail – Coyote Lake Overlook loop from Mendoza Ranch Entrance

Easy

3.1

(10)

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Valley Oak Trail – Coyote Lake Overlook loop from Mendoza Ranch Entrance

01:33

16.7km

240m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 21, 2026

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Coyote Lake - Harvey Bear Ranch County Park

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2.31 km

Valley Oak Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Valley Oak Trail is a very pleasant singletrack.

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6.19 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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11.7 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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12.0 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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12.4 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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16.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Monday 25 May

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Valley Oak Trail – Coyote Lake Overlook loop from Mendoza Ranch Entrance

Valley Oak Trail

Calaveras Trail

Coyote Lake Overlook

View of the Coyote Reservoir

View of the Coyote Reservoir

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