A lovely Friday morning hike with a friend/old co-worker.
Coyote Hills Regional Park, located in Fremont, comprises of approximately 978 acres of hilly grasslands and marshes. The marshlands are protected so it is a sanctuary for many shorebirds. The park offers bike paths and walking paths and plenty of opportunities for 360 degree views of the Peninsula, San Francisco Bay and East Bay shoreline. Atop the grassy knolls are picnic tables and benches where you can stop to take in the views and have a snack or chat for awhile. There are also several other vista points along the paved paths, some with educational placards about the area.
At the Visitor Center there are educational displays and exhibits, restrooms, a bird and butterfly nectar garden and a few picnic tables. We even got to see some turkeys when we were there. They were very interested in finding out what all of us humans were up to. The butterfly garden was very cute, but unfortunately that day there was not a whole lot of butterfly activity.
The park itself has a lot of history to it pertaining to native american life, the Ohlone Indians and early settlers. A trip to the Visitor's Center gives a glimpse into this past.
This is a quiet and easy going place to walk & hike. The park is dog friendly which is a bonus, the dogs just need to be on leash. Leisurely, easy hiking with rewarding views. There is lots of bird activity as well for those who enjoy wildlife.
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| Me and Shirley atop a grassy knoll, overlooking the SF Bay |
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| Panoramic - Bay & Marshland (Peninsula to the left, East Bay cities to the right) |
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| Marshland - view of Fremont, Union City and surrounding East Bay area |
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| Monarch Butterfly seen at the Visitor Center butterfly garden |
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| Turkeys....Hiiii :) |
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