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Overview
Coyote Hills Regional Park’s trademark mounds rise nearly 300 feet above the southeastern edge of the San Francisco Bay in Fremont. The surrounding wildlife refuge and wetlands make it a birder’s dream, while reflective salt evaporation ponds and Bay Area mountain ranges provide a fulfilling dose of nature. This introductory hike circles the park on a clockwise loop of Coyote Hills, with an optional hike to its summit. Looking west to the salt evaporation ponds from the Bay View Trail Waters to the west and south of Coyote Hills are part of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Trails connect the refuge to the park, and you can even hike right into the heart of the salt evaporation ponds on the No Name and Shoreline Trails. Visit on a partly cloudy day to see epic cloud reflections in what feel like football field-sized ponds. To the east of Coyote Hills, boardwalks and trails weave through peaceful marshes for more exploring options. View of the marsh and Coyote Hills from the Chochenyo Trail, across from the visitor center. The Chochenyo Trail leads to the Tuibun Ohlone Village Site. Begin your hike at the Coyote Hills Visitor Center (10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Weds-Sun). In the foyer are a whiteboard with the latest wildlife sightings and information about naturalist programs. Further inside are a full-scale tule boat, a basket-weaving display, Ohlone culture and history exhibits, and a gift shop. In October each year, Coyote Hills hosts a Gathering of Ohlone Peoples, where you can experience Ohlone traditions like singing, dancing, games, and tule-boat making. Tours of a 2,000-year-old Tuibun Ohlone Village Site in the park are also free and open to the public. Check the EBRPD event calendar for details. Exiting the visitor center, head northwest towards the Quail Trail and picnic area. Next door to the visitor center is the Nectar Garden (10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Weds-Sun), an oasis of plants that provide food and shelter for birds and butterflies. Signs identify plants and their value to
Trail Stats
5.2 km
76 m
26 m
-3 m
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