The Coyote Creek Parkway, south of San Jose, provides an excellent place to ride in a natural open space setting. The paved trail, 15 miles one way, is a great place to ride and improve endurance or to simply admire the peaceful scenery. The trail connects some of the best parks south of San Jose, such as Hellyer County Park, Coyote Creek Park, and others. The mostly level trail provides a great experience for family cyclists.

The Coyote Creek Parkway is just minutes south of downtown San Jose. Covering about 15 miles one-way, the Coyote Creek Parkway parallels highway 101 with pleasant rolling hills and open space of the southern Santa Clara Valley.

Parking is available at Hellyer County Park at the northern end of the trail. A vehicle entrance fee is collected year-round at Hellyer County Park.

Anderson Lake County Park is a great place to start at the south end of the trail. Parking is free at the Walnut Rest Area and trail access is adjacent to the parking lot.

Free parking is available towards the middle section of the trail, such as Shady Oaks Park, Metcalf Park, and Parkway Lakes.

Click on the map to the right for trail layout, points of interest, parking locations, and more.

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Map courtesy of Santa Clara County Parks.

• The trail can be very warm during the summer months. Bring plenty of water.
• The maximum speed limit along the trail is 15 MPH.
• There are a few rest stops along the trail that provide great places for a peaceful picnic.
• The trail is usually clear of trail congestion, making it a great place to ride at your own pace.
• Share the trail and right-of-way with fellow trail users.
• Some places of the trail may be closed immediately after heavy rain due to flooding from small streams.
• The Coyote Creek Parkway has growth of poison oak off the path in wooded sections. Avoid any contact with poison oak since it causes skin irritation and a rash.