Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve
7.5Locals Score / 10#9 of 15 Parks & Outdoors in San Jose
free
Known foropen spacehikingwildflowersSouth San Jose
A sweeping open space preserve at the southern edge of San Jose offering wide grassland trails with panoramic views of the Santa Cruz Mountains and Diablo Range. Hikers and trail runners prize it for its uncrowded, wild feel so close to the city. Trails can be exposed and hot in summer, and the preserve is best visited in spring when wildflowers bloom.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | free |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | — |
| Time needed | — |
| Best time to go | — |
| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
7.5/10- Value9.5
- Iconic5.0
- Excellence8.0
- Crowd level3.0
- Authenticity8.5
- Accessibility5.5
Nearby in Ask San Jose
- Almaden Quicksilver County ParkPark8.38 km · 105 min walk
- Martial Cottle ParkPark14.01 km · 175 min walk
- Coyote Creek Trail (Hellyer County Park)Park14.44 km · 180 min walk
- Mount Umunhum SummitPark15.16 km · 190 min walk
- Blossom Hill Farmers MarketMarket15.27 km · 191 min walk
Where to stay near Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve
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