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3.2 miles
Distance
598 ft
Climb
-613 ft
Descent
00:39:19
Avg time
-14 ft
Altitude change
319 ft
Altitude min
868 ft
Altitude max
333 ft
Altitude start
318 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-34.3%
Grade max
25.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
748 ft
Distance flat
00:39:19
Avg time

Arrowhead Loop Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve
    Morgan Hill, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #57251 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3000 in Trail Running
    • #3470 in Hiking
    • #1470 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year-round
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority

The Arrowhead Loop trail is a single-track trail that loops the Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve. Currently, the trail can be ridden counterclockwise only. There are a few bridges along the route, along with several hairpin turns. Keep an eye out for wildlife, including deer, turkeys, rabbits, and bobcats.

The trail is not particularly challenging. It is smooth and gravely, exhibiting some dust in the hotter moths, but does not have any sections that are rocky or treacherous. Care should be taken to ride safely since some turns are off-camber.

Access Info

The trailhead leaves from the parking lot. After about a quarter-mile, a left turn off the initial dirt road would put you on the trail in a clockwise direction, but that is not permitted, so don't go that way. Instead, continue straight on the dirt road a bit longer to turn left onto the trail in a counterclockwise direction (the authorized routing).

Disclaimer

Trail is smooth but has lots of off-camber turns that can send novice riders down the hill if they are not careful.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 31, 2026
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Avg: 3.47 (11 votes)
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      3.2 ★★★★★
      11 Ratings
      5 ★ 18%
      4 ★ 27%
      3 ★ 18%
      2 ★ 27%
      1 ★ 9%

      3 Reviews & Comments

      CKrstolic CKrstolic
      April 4, 2023- Closed to all Equestrian and Bike users. Went to go ride today and that was posted at the entrance.
      zachinblack zachinblack
      Quick 30 minute loop. Climb is pretty punchy and tough from the beginning, but the downhill is fast, off camber and fun. PERFECT candidate for a flow trail. Just add berms and a couple rollers/small jumps and you've got a grade A trail down in the south bay.
      markbcote markbcote
      Quick loop but fun and flowy in sections - we take this as a quick XC loop when we've got 30-45 minutes at Specialized.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Arrowhead Loop Trail located?
      Arrowhead Loop Trail is located in Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve, Morgan Hill, California, United States. It is part of the Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.17064, -121.73549.
      ▼ How hard is Arrowhead Loop Trail?
      Arrowhead Loop Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Arrowhead Loop Trail?
      Arrowhead Loop Trail has 598 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 613 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 319 ft to 868 ft.
      ▼ Is Arrowhead Loop Trail a point to point trail?
      Arrowhead Loop Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Arrowhead Loop Trail?
      Arrowhead Loop Trail is 3.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Arrowhead Loop Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Arrowhead Loop Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Arrowhead Loop Trail?
      Arrowhead Loop Trail is best visited during: Year-round.
      ▼ How do I access Arrowhead Loop Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Arrowhead Loop Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Arrowhead Loop Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 28 minutes to ride Arrowhead Loop Trail. The trail is 3.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Arrowhead Loop Trail?
      Arrowhead Loop Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 1,526 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,203 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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