Here’s a fun bike trail & other things to do while in the Coyote Watershed:

Fun bike trail: 

15 mile Family Friendly Coyote Creek Trail

Grab your bikes, picnic blanket, pick up some deli sandwiches, drinks and either end your ride at Hellyer Park on the north end or Anderson Lake on the south end. Please see SVBC’s resource page which will assist you to navigate questions regarding bike riding basics, family biking tips, general mechanics of your bike and more! Along the way you may spot some local and native species:

• California red-legged frog (Rana draytonii)

• Western pond turtle (Actinemys marmorata)

• White-tailed Kite (Elanus Leucurus)

• Central California Coast steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss)

• Bay checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha bayensis)

• Smooth lessingia (Lessingia micradenia var. glabrata)

• Coyote ceanothus (Ceanothus ferrisiae)

• Mt. Hamilton thistle (Cirsium fontinale var. campylon)

Other things to do:

Coyote Creek Nature Trail

Located @ Anderson Lake County park – is an easy 1.5 mile walk. You can bring along your fishing pole (and license, if over 16) and do a little fishing at Anderson Lake. For more information, visit SCC Parks: Anderson Lake County Park.

Hellyer Velodrome

Hellyer Velodrome is the only velodrome in Northern California.  Would you like to learn how to ride the track or just observe? Training sessions are held  most Saturday mornings at 8:30 a.m. and are led by experienced Hellyer Velodrome Supervisors and Assistant Supervisors. Training sessions are set to tentatively start up August 2nd. For more information, visit: Hellyer County Park Velodrome.

Santa Clara County Model Aircraft Skypark

Aircraft enthusiasts typically practice  on the weekends and are hoping to start again soon with social distancing protocols in place. For more information, visit: Santa Clara County Model Aircraft Skypark.

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