What we’re about
The Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter serves San Benito, San Mateo & Santa Clara Counties, California.
Our Chapter offers hikes and outdoor recreation for people of all ages. Please see our other MeetUp groups for specific recreation groups: hiking, paddling, ski touring, peak climbing, SierraSingles, Singleaires. For the most complete list, see our Chapter Calendar at http://www.sierraclub.org/loma-prieta/calen...
This MeetUp group is primarily for our activities that advocate for policies to protect our natural environment, support environmental candidates for public office, and provide opportunities for people who want to develop leadership skills to give back to the community and help the environment. For a more complete list of ways you can become involved, see our Chapter website at http://www.sierraclub.org/loma-prieta and check-out Who We Are and What We Do.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Black Mountain Hiking Section - Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch Hike & PicnicCoyote Lake - Harvey Bear Ranch, Gilroy, CA
Level: Moderate (2A) 6.9 mi, 750 ft gain
Description: Our exploratory hike will begin on Campground Trail, then trace the Calaveras Fault on the Coyote Ridge Trail. We will take the Mendoza Trail to the Mummy Mountain Trail, where we will climb to enjoy views from the mountaintop. We will rejoin the Coyote Ridge Trail and continue to a short jaunt on the Calaveras Trail before taking the Valley Oak Trail back to the Campground Trail. After the hike, we will drive about 1 mile north along the lake and assemble at the Sandy Beach picnic area to enjoy refreshments. Bring place setting for yourself and food or drink to share.
Wear/bring: sturdy hiking boots/shoes, 1L water, layered clothing, snacks, sun protection, hiking poles (optional), potluck dish/drink to share at post-hike picnic and place setting for yourself. Dogs on leash are allowed on our trail.
Signup Instructions:
- Signup for this hike via Sierra Club site ONLY (this Meetup site is for people to coordinate carpool amongst themselves only. Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.)
- Please provide emergency contact name and phone number as well as your email and phone contact information when you signup
Sierra Club guide for our hike outings: Neither vaccinations nor masks are required. But if you are experiencing any COVID symptoms, are sick, or have recently tested positive for COVID do not hike with us on this day. Every participant is responsible for reporting these conditions to the leader if symptoms develop after the hike. We will then notify the other participants.
Cancellation conditions: steady rain; AQI > 100; forecast high temperature > 85 F.
History of the park can be found here: https://www.mountaincharlie1850.org/pl_coyote_harvey_bear.html Coyote Bear provides habitats for many species of birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects and mammals. The park is home to rare western pond turtle, California tiger salamander, and the bay checkerspot butterfly. 219 species of birds have been seen here, including our national bird, the bald eagle. Frequently seen wildlife include black-tailed deer and turkeys. Even mountain lions have been seen by visitors in the park’s hinterlands. Poison oak, ticks and rattlesnakes make their homes here, so learn to identify them and steer clear of them.
