See here's another non-moniker trail that I've been using for years…read more This, along with "Hassler Hill" on the other side of Silver Creek Valley Rd are part of my 1-mo regimen I use to train for Mission Peak every year. I'd count this as a step-up from the regular flat trails you're used to walk-jogging and Hassler HIll as the true test to your incline tolerance. It parallels Farthsworth Drive with Silver Oak Elementary at one end and Silver Creek Valley Rd on the other, a good 2 miles forward and back. Across Farnsworth of course is the gated Silver Creek Valley Country Club where all the (ex) Niners used to parlay and get their heads straight during a winning season =P. It has its shares of decent inclines and flat paths and the residents/exercisers are really friendly with their morning greetings. I should forewarn you about the drivers on Farnsworth though: Some just don't have the patience to merge onto the main road after dropping their kids off at the school. One even tried to hang an illegal U-ie in his white Benz this morning (from a fire curb what have you!)... who does that?? As long as you're on the walking trail of Farnsworth hill you should be safe. But sheesh, parents just don't understand.

Super nice morning walk trail and easily accessible from the Country Club and Meadowlands. I walk…read morehere from the country club every morning to get in some exercise.

Living in Morgan Hill my whole life, Coyote Creek Trail has always been a staple. It's such a…read morepeaceful and quiet place to get some fresh air, go for a walk, or ride bikes. I love the open views, trees, and hills surrounding the trail. It's one of those simple places that's always nice to come back to when you just want to get outside and enjoy some peace and quiet.

The girls and I walked a total of 4 miles on this trail. It's a bit more secluded from the more…read morepopular parks and trails, and probably is more of a neighborhood 'not-so-secret' secret trail. I believe there are more than one entrances that allows guests access to the trail. Someone told us that we can even get to Morgan Hill if we kept walking. Of course, we didn't want to test that theory as we were not too far from sunset. The trail itself is very flat -- no incline whatsoever so I wouldn't call what we did as hiking but more so as just taking a brisk walk. It's an ideal location for rollerblading and biking because it is so flat. Most of the trail is shaded with some pockets of full exposure to the sun so wear a hat and some shades. Restrooms are at the front of the entrance. Dogs are allowed! Great place to relax and unwind from all the weekday madness.

If you live in the Santa Teresa area, this is such a cool place! They have great hikes with great…read moreviews! The elevation gain can be quite tough if you are not in very good shape. It is uphill all the way! We did about 2.3 miles round trip and elevation gain was 625ft. They hike is rewarding as the views are beautiful! There are signs to watch out for rattlesnakes. We did not encounter and during our hike...phew! At the entrance there is a barn with some history of the ranch which is nice! Parking is on the street in the neighborhood.

"Rickey got a big ranch. Rickey got a big bull. Rickey got horses. Rickey got chickens and…read moreeverything. And Rickey got a 20-gallon hat."―Rickey Henderson The Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch (BGJR) ―try saying that 10× fast!― is a historic Ranch House and Barns built on the original Rancho de Santa Teresa sometime around 1885. Currently a part of the 1,600-acre Santa Teresa County Park, the BGJR is now a small museum, of sorts, that pays homage to the Valley's farming and Cattle Ranching industry. Admission- Free! Times- The Ranch site is open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset. The Ranch House and Barn exhibits are open to the public Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m Parking- Private lot with ×10 parking spots (×9 regular and ×1 ADA). There is also plenty of street parking available, as well. Highlights and Fun Facts: -Restrooms -Access to the Joice Trail at the South end of the Ranch. -Chickens!!! -The BGR served as an active Cattle Ranch up until 1980. -Because people lived in the house up until the '80s most of the historic period pieces inside the Ranch were purchased later to give the house a historic feel. -The Ranch House is supposedly haunted! http://goo.gl/N5Mhpp -The Barns are really cool and full of awesome antique farming implements. -Make sure to do the short loop trail that extends East of the park and you'll be rewarded with a visit to the Santa Teresa Spring! -The name is a combination of the original owner of Rancho Santa Teresa José Joaquin Bernal, whose granddaughter, Rufina, married Carlos Gulnac (who built the Ranch) and their daughter married Patrick Joice. I really like the BGR and would highly recommend it for anyone with young kids, as it's a nice short adventure with lots to see in a short amount of time. The only reason I'm giving it 4-stars instead of 5 is because of the limited availability of the Ranch House and Barn Exhibits. Otherwise, definitely check it out if you're in the area.

The park is on the smaller side, but it offers a great backdrop with views of the city and…read moresurrounding green mountains. While there was a bit of rubbish scattered around, the area was clean overall. There is no designated parking lot, so street parking is the only option. All in all, it's a simple and quiet neighborhood park with pleasant views.

Very nice park perfect for the people with those super amazing houses surrounding the park or for…read morevisitors like me who wanted to see 2 things: the amazing view to the mountains and that polished stone ball depicting the globe (someone not very civic graffitied the work of art:( the park was a perfect respite for a nice walk during s rainy Sunday. Great for kids as they have a playground as well as for picnic (lovely tables facing the nice view...i could totally myself bringing a nice tablecloth there and having a great picnic. One star less because I saw a lot of fast food packaging in the grass as well a what it looked like some sleeping clothing. I did not notice any trash can and some people seem to have difficulty to keep their trash for themselves. Overall very nice park.

Silver Creek park served as a convenient pit stop for my family during our road trip. Although it…read morediffered from my initial expectations of a kids' play park (I think that might have been across the street but I had hangry kids in the backseat and didn't want to keep driving around), the large empty field offered various adult exercise areas and my kids ended up having fun just running around the empty field. The clean restroom and water bottle refilling station were a welcomed amenity. Shaded tables and benches provided a comfortable spot for us to enjoy our lunch. While not the playground I had anticipated, the abundance of squirrels added an unexpected element of entertainment. In the end, Silver Creek park fulfilled its purpose for a brief break, even if it deviated from my initial idea. A solid four-star stop for its amenities and unexpected charm.

I needed a park with a covered picnic table to block the wind as it was cold and windy. Silver…read moreCreek Linear Park came through that day! Since indoor dining is not allowed at the Kickin' Crab, we hauled our goodies to this park, which wasn't far. It's a nice park with a tennis court, basketball court, and people were playing volleyball. I felt safe. There were also trash cans nearby and the restroom was decent for a public restroom meaning it had soap and plenty of paper towels, which was needed for washing the Kickin' Crab sauce off my hands. The parking lot size is decent, although I can imagine it could get full if it's a busy day at the park. If that should happen, there's always the neighborhood across the street where you can probably park your car somewhere.

Back Valley Located…read morebetween San José and Morgan Hill is a gorgeous ±348-acre park that offers a no-frills hiking experience and superlative views of The Valley. This is one of OSP's smallest parks, but what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in quality. The Good: * Free to visit! * Mountain biking on certain trails (check map & signage) * Horseback riding on certain trails (check map & signage) * Restrooms in the parking lot * Picnic tables along the trails * The Arrowhead Trail Loop (±4 miles) is fairly easy, but does have a few decent uphills. However, we did it with three young children of varying ages, so it really wasn't an issue. * Great place for wildflower viewing--especially one year we barely had to leave the parking lot to be ensconced in Poppies! The Meh: * No dogs allowed * No trash cans, so pack it in and pack it out The Ugly: * The parking lot seems to have doubled since the last time we were here, which is a good thing because it used to fill up fast. It is still fairly small and only holds 27 cars--assuming no horse trailers are parked. There is also NO parking on Palm Ave. Conclusion: Small but mighty!

I hiked Sat 4/17/21 at Coyote Valley OSP, Morgan Hill. It's a 40min drive from North Fremont, Free…read moreparking, but on Saturdays have to be there before 8am. Park opens 7am-Sunset. Only 1 unisex vault toilet, it had tp and hand sanitizer. We did the 4mile loop hike: Heart's Delight Trail and Arrowhead Loop Trai, it's a One-Way trail due to Covid19. Gentle hills so there is climbing, they call it challenging, but it's really just moderate. Some views. Nice short hike in Morgan Hill.

Great trail - leads to several other networks of trails through LG and SJ. We liked the horses and…read morethe deer and even a coyote! Beware of Ticks!!! Trail moderate in difficulty winds between houses and pastures. It's a nice mix of rural and suburban. Trail holds up well after a rain until the bridge...after that it was a bit messy with sticky mud that makes your shoes weigh 3 times as much as normal! But it was fine - it was a risk I take when I decide to take my dog out after three days of rain! Only drawback is that you really do have to take this trail back to Shannon/Hicks because if not you are stuck walking down Shannon Road which isn't all that safe really. My dog and I took a trail that lead to some others and it was all good except we were tired and I didn't want to walk back up large hill of the cul-du-sac to take this trail back...totally my bad. I underestimated the distance I'd have to walk down Shannon. Shannon has no shoulder on that stretch and is windy and I found myself having to cross back and forth on the road so that on-coming vehicles could see us before it was the last minute. But, like I said, that was my bad...nothing to do with the trail.

One of the hardest and rockiest trails in the area for mountain biking. Not too crowded. very…read moresteep hills, lots of loose gravels and narrow. After the a good 3 Miles of straight uphill climbs, you will be rewarded with beautiful views and a nice 2 miles down. Highly recommended for mountain bikers and hikers.

Swing Low, Sweet Lariat…read more Lariat Trailhead is kind of a hidden secret trail that gets hikers into Alum Rock Park without having to pay the $6 parking fee. The Good: *Free parking on Lariat Ln (put in 700 Lariat Ln to your GPS) *Fairly quick and easy ±1.5-mile hike with a ±350' ascent to Eagle Rock. *You can also access Sierra Vista OSP from here, but that's gonna be quite the schlep. *Fantastic views from the beginning of the trail all the way to the end. *Hiking, biking and equestrian friendly The Meh: *Trailhead isn't clearly marked from the road as the first sign is a few hundred feet off the street. *Not Dog-friendly, which could be good or bad depending on your feelings about dogs on trails. *As with most of Alum Rock, the trail edges have a plethora of poison oak. The Ugly: *Trails are a little rough-and-ready but decent enough when they're dry. If they're wet, I'd probably avoid. Tldr: Fantastic views and a decent little workout all for free! What's not to love?