Chitactac-Adams Heritage County Park — Attraction in Gilroy

Very small & purpose-built as a place to educate local field trips on essential Native heritage. This is so important, & worth putting in place, so I’m thankful it’s there—but otherwise there’s little here to make it worthwhile for outside visitors. The trail is a small circle & doesn’t access anything outside itself. Lots of acorn-grinding holes, so the historical value is immense, & it could be an interesting side-destination, but there’s not enough for it to be a primary reason to come...

There's a lot of parks around this area,but this one is over the top well kept and maintained. The wooden rails beautifully outline this lush rain forest like landscape. Absolutely gorgeous. I like the not so much open space that is typical with these parks but this one has nature right in your face. The way it should be. It' has levels like a three story building except it's all earthy. If that makes...

Historic site, it is worth the stop. Ohlone and Coastian tribes were residence there and the evidences are still present with grinding holes created on rocks. There are others designed on various rock which is hard to see but it there. Beware of rattlesnake and poison oaks, other than that it is a good stop with restroom, disability ramps, information center and drinking fountain and lower one for...