Hiking & Biking in Morgan Hill
An abundance of outdoor space lends to a variety of recreational pursuits in Morgan Hill, California. Miles of trails with a range of distances and difficulty levels, offering breathtaking valley views, rolling hillsides dotted with oak trees, trickling creeks, lakes and reservoirs in the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Tucked into the Diablo Range on the east side of Morgan Hill, former ranches now make up hundreds of thousands of acres of protected backcountry at Henry W. Coe State Park, available for public enjoyment. In the spring you’ll see vibrant wildflowers and in the fall you may spot the annual tarantula migration! The Coyote Valley is habitat to dozens of creatures like coyotes (naturally!), deer, birds, and bobcats.
Morgan Hill’s outdoor spaces also inspire a robust cycling culture. Whether street cycling the winding backroads, mountain biking the rugged park trails, or cruising the Coyote Creek Parkway or city throughways, there is a way to ride for you! Specialized Bicycle Components is headquartered in Morgan Hill and we are located just east of the Santa Cruz Mountains, which birthed Santa Cruz Bicycles. We are home to the popular local cycling outfitter, Bike Therapy and the Amgen Tour of California has also made stops at Morgan Hill.
Other outdoor activities Morgan Hill can offer are golf, fishing, camping, and equestrian activities.
