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Nearest Campground Coyote Lake–Harvey Bear Ranch County Park (73 sites, $24) is 5 miles from the trailhead on Gilroy Hot Springs Rd.; call 408-355-4201 for reservations or visit parkhere.org.

Additional Information www.parks.ca.gov, coepark.net

Highlights Deep canyons and oak woodlands in Northern California’s largest state park

Distance 12.1 miles

Total Elevation Gain/Loss 2,500'/2,500'

Hiking Time 6–10 hours

Agency Henry W. Coe State Park

Recommended Maps Henry W. Coe State Park Trail and Camping Map by Pine Ridge Association, USGS 7.5-min. Mount Sizer, Mississippi Creek

Best Times February–May

HERE ARE GENTLE RIDGETOPS, steep canyons, gurgling creeks, 700 different plants, 137 species of birds, a radiant profusion of spring wildflowers, and immortal words etched on the monument to Henry W. Coe—“May these quiet hills bring peace to the souls of those who are seeking.”

The largest state park in Northern California, Henry W. Coe State Park encompasses 85,000 acres (more than 130 square miles) and protects a diversity of plant and animal life, including coyotes, bobcats, foxes, black-tailed deer, feral pigs, mountain lions, and abundant birdlife. Complete checklists are available at the visitor center.