The Pine Ridge Association at
Henry W. Coe State Park
Henry W. Coe State Park
Coe Park is the largest state park in northern California, with over 87,000 acres of wild open spaces. The terrain of the park is rugged, varied, and beautiful, with lofty ridges and steep canyons. Once the home of Ohlone Indians, the park is now home to a fascinating variety of plants and animals, including the elusive mountain lion.
Within Coe Park are the headwaters of Coyote Creek, long stretches of the Pacheco and Orestimba creeks, and a 23,300-acre wilderness area.
The park is open year-round for hikers, mountain bikers, backpackers, equestrians, car campers, picnickers, photographers, and people who simply like to visit parks.
| The Pine Ridge Association at Henry W. Coe State Park |
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T The Pine Ridge Association does not receive any state funds. We are responsible for raising the money necessary to support our programs through memberships, donations, sales at our store, and special events. |
he Pine Ridge Association (PRA) was formed in 1975 to assist park staff in providing interpretive and educational programs to the public. It is a contracted cooperating Association with the California Department of Parks and Recreation, and is chartered by the IRS as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation. The association has 425 members with approximately 125 active volunteers who staff the Visitor Center; teach in our school program; support two newsletters, take visitors on guided walks during wildflower season; give interpretive programs; and sponsor special events. Each year approximately 20,000 hours are donated to the park.Avoid the Weekend Crowds - Visit the Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center!
The Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center, in the southeast corner of Coe Park, will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through the summer. The Dowdy Ranch area includes a visitor center, restrooms, drinking water, an equestrian staging area, shade ramadas, and picnic tables. There are great views looking east and north to the hills of the Diablo Range. More details on the Dowdy Visitor Center page. --- Open on Memorial Day!
Hunting Hollow 5K/10K Fun Run and Walk
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The beautiful Hunting Hollow Valley is the location for the Henry Coe 5K/10K Fun Run and Walk on Saturday, June 10. The relatively flat dirt trail passes through late Spring flowers along with Sycamore, Bay, and Oak trees. The course parallels the stream up the valley to the turn arounds for the 5K and 10K. Event details here. |
Open Space Equestrian Ride
Join us on June 17th for this rare opportunity to ride into the Open Space Authority property across the street from Hunting Hollow. This area is normally closed to the public.
We will have one group that goes to the stone house and back, and another that continues up to the ridge and has lunch on the trail.
Current Conditions at Coe
Spring days in Coe Park can be warm and wonderful. Now is the time to head out on the trail to explore and enjoy the full beauty of Coe Park. Check the Planning Your Visit page for current conditions and take a look at the What's Blooming Now page to see which wildflowers have been spotted!
Links
SFGATE: Best of the best Bay Area outdoor recreation sites by Tom Stienstra
NPR's All Things Considered: Saving Calif. State Parks: The End Of Public Funding?
NPR's California Report: How Determined Docents Kept One Park Off the Closure List
Bay Nature: A Little Help from Our Friends
Gilroy Yamato Hot Springs
The mission of the Gilroy Yamato Hot Springs Association (GYHSA) is to protect, preserve, and restore public access to Gilroy Yamato Hot Springs, an area of Henry W. Coe State Park which is historically rich in cultural diversity.
Please join us for tours, camp outs, special events!
Social Media
Meetup group now has over 700 members!
Upcoming Events
- Jun-10 - Henry Coe 5K/10K Fun Run and Walk
- Jun-17 - Open Space Authority Equestrian Ride
- Aug-05 - Moonlight Ride
- Oct-07 - Fall Tarantula Fest and BBQ
Weekend Parking Crunch!
Weekend parking availability is very limited at Coe Ranch and Hunting Hollow. Arrive in the morning on Saturday or Sunday, carpool, or visit the park during the week!
Visiting on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday? Avoid the crowds and drive up to the beautiful Dowdy Visitor Center.
Spring Wildflowers are out!
The weather is warming up and the flowers are emerging!
Come out and see the show.
- Join us on a Wildflower Walk
- Take your own stroll to see the colorful displays from the Headquarters Visitor Center or Hunting Hollow
Check out What Blooming Now!
Don't forget your copy of Barry Breckling's Spring Wildflowers of Henry W. Coe State Park.
Activities
Fire Regulations
Ground Fires are never allowed in the park. Gas stoves are allowed.
Check the Current Fire Regulations on the State Parks website for the latest fire regulations.
Lend a Hand
We're always working to maintain and improve the buildings, trails and springs that support our park users. There are springs to repair, trees to remove, trails and roads to maintain, dams to clean and all kinds of short, 1-3 day activities to help Coe Park. Click here to find out how you can Lend a Hand.
News & Announcements
- Spring 2017 Ponderosa now available
- New on line PRA Membership Form posted.
- New on line PRA Contact Form posted.
Become a Volunteer
Are you interested in learning more about Henry W. Coe State Park and sharing your knowledge with park visitors? How about helping out with annual events or maintenance of springs and trails? If so, visit our Volunteer page.
Support Henry Coe State Park
Thank you! We rely on your generous support.