Open-Access Habitat Protection Day at Máyyan 'Ooyákma - Coyote Ridge

Join Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority at Máyyan 'Ooyákma – Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve!

During this sensitive time of year, we are offering a limited number of open-access hiking days. All participants are required to acquire Butterfly Passes in order to access the trails. To get your butterfly pass, visit: Máyyan 'Ooyákma - Coyote Ridge | Open Space Authority

By participating in an open-access hiking day, hikers can park the trails independently and at their own pace.

Your ticket grants you ONE PARKING SPOT for the event and as many people as you can safely fit in your vehicle; feel free to use public transportation or ride share! Check-in at our table and we’ll see you there!

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Máyyan ‘Ooyákma - Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve features serpentine grasslands which provide refuge for a wide variety of rare plants and wildlife, some of which have teetered on the edge of extinction. This preserve is managed, maintained, and overseen by Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority (OSA), and we're excited to have you join us!

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Due to limited parking, we are offering open-access tickets in two time slots: 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM.

The full-loop hike is considered rigorous for many hikers. If a less rigorous hike is desired, we recommend an up-and-back Bay Checkerspot trail hike (we can give more details that morning).

For public safety, rain and red flag warnings will cancel hikes.

HIKE DETAILS

Open Access

Participants will be able to hike the trails independently and at their own pace. All participants are still required to adhere to preserve rules and regulations.

Dates: Two dates are offered in March

• March 21,2026 or
• March 28, 2026

Time: Two times are offered in March

• 10:30 AM or
• 12:00 PM

Due to limited parking, we are offering tickets in two time slots: 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM

The preserve closes at 4:00 PM, and hikers must leave the preserve at this time

Location: Máyyan ‘Ooyákma - Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve located at https://maps.app.goo.gl/hAJ4Ki69KcLLf7RRA

• More location details will be sent the week before your hike. Please be sure to check your email.

What to expect

• Each ticket is for ONE PARKING SPACE and as many people as you can safely and legally fit in your vehicle. Tickets are NOT per person, so please only sign up for one if you are bringing one vehicle.
• The full-loop has 1,000 elevation feet change, and the Bay Checkerspot (up-and-back) is a 500 elevation feet change
• Hikers are expected to follow all preserve rules while hiking the trails

What to bring

• Comfortable hiking shoes
• Hiking poles are recommended
• Water
• Snacks
• Sun protection
• Appropriate clothing

• CANCELLATIONS: For public safety, rain and red flag warnings will cancel hikes.
• IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND AFTER BOOKING PLEASE cancel your booking so others may attend
• PARKING: Each ticket is for one parking spot, you will only need one ticket per car. Feel free to bring as many people in your car as you can safely and legally fit. You may also choose to use alternative transportation and get dropped off at the front gate, walk, or ride a bicycle.
• SPRING HIKE DETAILS: To help protect this sensitive and unique ecosystem, in March, April, and May the trails will be open by reservation only on Saturdays and Sundays. During this time, the public must sign up here for a volunteer-led hike to access the Bay Checkerspot trail, the Tule Elk Trail, and the Serpentine Spring Trail, or an open-access hike day

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For more information about Máyyan ‘Ooyákma - Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve, please visit our website: Máyyan 'Ooyákma – Coyote Ridge (openspaceauthority.org)

Click this link to see conditions and guidelines for all our preserves: Conditions & Guidelines (openspaceauthority.org)

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CANCELLATIONS: For public safety, rain, wet conditions, and red flag warnings will cancel hikes. If you are no longer able to attend, we request for you to please cancel your ticket so someone else can join.

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