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Henry W. Coe State Park - Site # 88 |
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Background: | This rugged wilderness park's grassy woodlands and chaparral are broken by the canyons and ridges of the Diablo mountain range. Abundant grasslands attract black-tailed deer, western meadowlarks, and golden eagles. Brushy slopes are favored by California quail, mourning doves, western scrub-jays, brush rabbits, even mountain lions. China Hole, a pool in Coyote Creek, shelters western pond turtles, rough-skinned newts, and towhees. Acorn woodpeckers, feral pigs, and wild turkeys inhabit the oaks while Nuttall's woodpeckers, and red-tailed hawks make ridge-top ponderosa pines their home. Year-round, watch for western rattlesnakes and gopher and king snakes. |
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Viewing Tips: | Moderate probability of seeing most wildlife year-round. Songbirds are best seen in spring. 200 wildflower species. Visitor center. Wilderness park accessed by horse and foot trails only. DUNNE ROAD IS WINDING AND STEEP, ALLOW HALF-HOUR FOR DRIVE. RUGGED HIKING TRAILS, CARRY DRINKING WATER. |
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How to Get There: | At Morgan Hill on Highway 101, take East Dunne Avenue exit east 13 miles to park. |
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Contact Information |
Managing Agency: | California State Parks |
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Physical Address: | , CA |
Agency 2: | , CA |
Manager Phone: | (408) 779-2728 |
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