Santa Teresa County Park — Attraction in Morgan Hill

Santa Teresa is my favorite park in San Jose. The park occupies a sizable area and has a fair amount of trails for hikers, bikers, and horse riders. The highest point in the park (Coyote Peak) offers a nice view of San Jose (but be prepared for the steep climb, especially if you're biking there.)

Santa Teresa is usually not very crowded, even on weekends. Weekdays are especially nice for those who enjoy activities like animal and bird watching, or a lone bike ride.

Unlike many other parks, leashed dogs are allowed here (but please, make sure your dog is on a leash!).The park also offers (clean) public restrooms and a large covered area which can be reserved for parties.

For mountain bikers, the park offers a wide range of biking trails, ranging from almost flat and easy to rocky and technical. No matter how experienced you are, you can always create a route that will get you entertained (and tired).

The only thing I miss in this park is a large body of water. There are a few seasonal streams running through the park, but no lakes.

The parking lot is fairly large, and parking was $6 last time I checked. Rangers do check the place and will give you tickets if you don't pay the parking fees or park your car...

I hated this place because this person in this picture is not able to experience this park.. to be honest I don't hate this spot at all. I kinda am fed up with the fires and the overcast weather. Humidity and ashes . It's like god has ashed on us. I remember when you used to be able to drive threw this road and end up in almaden valley . Definitely a great cruise to remember. IBM influenced technology And the history of Bernal Family . A woman named Velma was what Bernal road was named after. Bet she never envisioned computers and freeways in her family's path either did the cottles or ohlone natives. If your from here you should remember that vehicle. It was hit by a drunk driver in an intersection in Campbell. Only for this young man to jump out and rescue the driver. But totalling this 1964 SS Impala. Him and his family friends and associates from there have keen respect for this area. And have a pride and love and appreciation for the neighbors of this area. It would be nice to actually feel some understanding threw out and hear people's educated opinions and or attitudes. I'm good...

What a find. A gem not well known outside of the nearby communities. We walked Hidden Spring - Coyote Peak (what a view!) - Boundary - Ridge - parking lot. Hidden Spring had greenery, trees & shade, & a well graded dirt path that's a healthy hill until the very top, when you reach the Coyote Peak, which then gets a bit more challenging. Beautiful sight line over hills & valley that just broaden one's mindscape. Coyote Peak has a 270° spectacular view: green valley & rolling hills on one side, urban sprawl of S San Jose & noise from Hwy 101 on the other.

Once you round Coyote Peak and head down on Boundary, the going (downhill) gets difficult (steep downhill coupled with loose gravel & rocky on uneven terrain). Hiking stick recommended. The rest of the hike back to the parking lot didn't match the experience on Hidden Spring. Hence one fewer star.

It seems to me the southwest part of the Park has the more scenic views, so planning hike routes based on that concept may yield a better...