Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve

*1/27 UPDATE: Coyote Valley and Rancho Cañada del Oro are now OPEN, but closed to bikes due to muddy conditions. Sierra Vista remains CLOSED until trails can be checked and cleared. Original 1/25 PRESERVE NOTICE: Due to forecasted storm, all Open Space Authority preserves will be closed Wednesday 1/27 until weather event is over and trails have been checked and cleared of any hazards. For more Conditions and Safety information, visit our website: https://www.openspaceauthority.org/v/conditions-safety.html

UPDATE: Equestrian lot at Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve is now open! Original post: Equestrian lot at Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve is closed 11/18 due to muddy conditions. See more Conditions & Safety updates on our website: https://www.openspaceauthority.org/v/conditions-safety.html

10/26, 2PM UPDATE: All preserves are now open! PRESERVE NOTICE: All preserves will be closed starting at 4pm Sun 10/25 through Mon 10/26 due to high wind and fire danger. Check our trail conditions page for updates.

PRESERVE NOTICE: The equestrian parking lot at Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve will be temporarily closed today, 10/21. The equestrian parking lot will reopen tomorrow, 10/22. For more Conditions & Safety updates, please visit our website https://www.openspaceauthority.org/v/conditions-safety.html

PRESERVE NOTICE: We are changing the direction of the one-way trails at Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve! To protect your health and safety, we implemented one-way directions on certain trails. But we understand that going the same direction every time can get old, so starting this weekend visitors will now be asked to travel counterclockwise around the Arrowhead Loop. See more Conditions & Safety updates on our website https://www.openspaceauthority.org/v/conditions-safety.html

High heat advisory! Santa Clara Valley temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s to 100s this weekend. We recommend limiting outdoor activities and avoiding unnecessary sun exposure while temperatures remain high. Keep yourself safe to ensure emergency services are available for fires. Remember to stay hydrated! As the temperature rises, please keep in mind the risk of wildfires. Fires, fireworks, and smoking are prohibited on ALL Open Space Authority preserves. If you see smoke or signs of fire, don’t assume someone else already reported it. Call 911 immediately.

8/26 UPDATE: Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve is now open! Please visit our website for additional Conditions & Safety information: https://www.openspaceauthority.org/v/conditions-safety.html Original post 8/22: Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve will be closed from 8/23 until at least 8/25 due to high fire danger.

PRESERVE NOTICE: The equestrian parking lot at Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve is now open to equestrian parking and emergency services.

High heat advisory! Santa Clara Valley temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90's this weekend. We recommend limiting outdoor activities and avoiding unnecessary sun exposure while temperatures remain high. Remember to stay hydrated! As the temperature rises, please keep in mind the risk of wildfires. Fires, fireworks, and smoking are prohibited on ALL Open Space Authority preserves. If you see smoke or signs of fire, don’t assume someone else already reported it. Call 911 immediately.

We couldn’t be happier that people everywhere are connecting with nature more than ever! The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority is honored to offer everyone a place to relax, reset, and enjoy the outdoors. During these times, we must all do our part to keep the preserves and parks safe, for our staff, yourself, your family, and your community. Watch this video to learn how you can safely visit open space preserves during COVID-19. Be sure to check our website for safety updates before heading out: https://www.openspaceauthority.org/v/conditions-safety.html

Over the recent months, our preserves have been busier than ever! We love that more people are connecting with nature, but if you want to beat the crowds, try visiting the preserve at these times: Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve - Arrive between 12pm and 6pm on weekdays and weekends. Weekdays are generally less crowded. Or, try another preserve!... Rancho Canada del Oro Open space - Arrive after 12pm on weekends, or try a weekday! Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve - Try a weekday, any time. Weekends are busy all day. For our up-to-date trail conditions, be sure to visit https://www.openspaceauthority.org/v/conditions-safety.html before heading out.

5/18 UPDATE: The gravel parking lot is now open! PRESERVE NOTICE: The gravel parking lot at Coyote Valley is closed today (5/18) due to muddy conditions. The paved section of the lot remains open, but parking availability will be impacted.