Summary

The East Bay's original inhabitants were the ancestors of the Ohlone Indians, hunters and gatherers whose skills enabled them to live well off the land's natural bounty. In those days, tule elk roamed the land, condors soared overhead, and sea otters and fish were abundant in the Bay. At Coyote Hills Regional Park on Fremont's Bay shoreline, some of this rich wetland is preserved, along with Ohlone Indian shellmound sites with fascinating archaeological resources.

The waters to the west and south of Coyote Hills are part of the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. [You can access this park from the Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge as well - following a trail that goes over Highway 84. ]

VISITOR CENTER
Coyote Hills Visitor Center contains Possum's Pocket Nature Store, exhibits portraying the Ohlone way of life, and a tule reed boat constructed by park staff and volunteers using native American methods. Other exhibits cover the park's natural history and wildlife.

Tours of the main shellmound site allow visitors to see a reconstructed tule house, shade shelter, dance circle, and a sweat lodge.

Other attractions at 976-acre Coyote Hills include the Marsh Boardwalk, and 3.5-mile Bay View Trail, a paved loop trail for hiking and bicycle riding. There are scenic views of the South Bay from the park's hilltops.

CAMPING
The Dairy Glen area is available for group overnight camping through the East Bay Regional Park District reservations office. Call (510) 636-1684 for reservations. All reservations must be made at least 14 days in advance.

ALAMEDA CREEK TRAIL
This 12-mile trail stretches from the Bay east to the mouth of Niles Canyon, and borders Coyote Hills on the park's north side. It is actually two parallel trails, with an equestrian trail on the northern levee and a bicycle trail on the southern levee, connecting with the Coyote Hills' Bay View bike trail. Hikers are welcome on both trails.
Motor vehicles are not permitted on the trails--citations will be issued to violators.



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Web:   Official Site    

8000 Patterson Ranch Road
Fremont, CA   94555   [ Alameda ]
(510) 795-9385

Parking Info

Large parking lot. Parking fee. You can save by getting the reasonably priced EBRPD Annual Pass! 

Coyote Hills is at the west end of Patterson Ranch Road/ Commerce Drive in Fremont. From I-880, take Highway 84 west, exit at Paseo Padre Parkway and drive north. Turn left on Patterson Ranch Road. 

Hours

8 a.m to 8 p.m. April-October, 8 a.m to 6 p.m. October-April, unless otherwise posted.

The visitor center is open Tuesdays through Sundays 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., but is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.