Henry W. Coe State Park (known simply as Henry Coe or Coe Park ) is a California state park, USA that preserves a large canal from Diablo Range. The park is located closest to the town of Morgan Hill, and is located in the districts of Santa Clara and Stanislaus. The park has over 87,000 acres (35,000 hectares), making it the largest state park in northern California, and the second largest in the state (after Anza-Borrego Desert State Park). Manageable within its boundaries is a jungle destination area of ​​approximately 22,000 acres (8,900 ha). This is officially known as Henry W. Coe State Wilderness , but locally as Orestimba Wilderness . The 89,164-acre park (36,083 ha) was established in 1959.
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Histori Edit
Before being used as a farmland, the interior of the Diablo Range now covered by Henry W. Coe State Park was passed by La Vereda del Monte, a line between Central Valley and the Point of Timber in the Sacramento River Delta. Joaquin Murrieta and his gang used the route to drive a stolen horse south from Contra Costa County, passing through the area through the San Antonio Valley. The horses are held at several locations now within the park, including Mustang Flat and Coit Camp. Both the Mustang Peak and the Mustang Flat get their name from Murrieta's activities and his gang.
The park started as Pine Ridge Ranch, a private cattle ranch of 12,230 acres (4,950 ha). It was the home of Henry Willard Coe, Jr. and his family from 1905 until his death in 1943. Coe left the farm to his son, Henry Sutcliffe Coe, who sold it to Land Beach and Cattle Company in Fresno County in 1948. The ranch's road network has grown tremendously during this time. Princess Coe, Sada Coe Robinson, bought back the farm in 1950 and donated it to Santa Clara County in 1953, when Henry Willard Coe County Park. It became a state park in 1958. Additional adjacent land was added, and over the years, the park's size reached 13,000 hectares (5,300 hectares). Indeed, many current country road maps still show the park in a 13,000-acre configuration. The park was expanded in the early 1980s by purchasing adjacent properties east and south (Gill-Mustang and Coit ranches, respectively), carrying sizes up to 67,000 acres (27,000 ha)). In the early 1990s, Redfern Ranch added about 11,000 acres (4,500 ha) to the south, and since 2000 land to the west has been purchased for inclusion. The park is still growing.
The northern part of the park, including the Orestimba Desert, was swept by a great fire beginning on September 3, 2007. Named Lick Fire after being first discovered by the nearby Lick Observatory, the fire has grown to 27,000 acres (11,000 hectares). ) On the night of September 6, and finally burned 47,760 hectares (19,330 ha) at the time it was contained on 11 September. Firefighters blame fire on burning debris in a barrel at a hunting club adjacent to the park. The person responsible for the fire advanced, begging for no contest for alleged infringement, and was eventually ordered to pay $ 750,000 in damages. All affected areas were reopened for unrestricted public access on February 16, 2008.
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Geography Edit
Located in the eastern Diablo Range hinterland of Morgan Hill, CA - between the San Antonio Valley (north) and Pacheco Pass (south), the park consists of a series of tall mountains separated by steep canyons, with occasional valley surfaces and different peaks. Most of these ridges have a height of about 2,000 to 3,000 feet (610 to 910 m), with a canyon base usually around 1,000 to 1,500 feet (300 to 460 m) above sea level.
The highest point in the park is at the northernmost boundary, with a height of about 3,560 feet (1,090 m). This point can be considered to be on the slopes of the Mountain. Bet, a mile north of the northern border of the park. (Mount Stakes, at 3,804 feet (1,159 m), is the highest point in Stanislaus County). The lowest point in the park is at the access point of Bell Station to the southeast; it is just a little over 300 feet (91 m) in height. Since this is a piece of land along the right path, it is often not considered an integral part of the state park. The lowest point on the park's main body is the place where the North Fork of Pacheco Creek flows out, at an altitude of about 710 feet (220 m), also in the southeast corner.
Peaks and prominent peaks in the park, from west to east and north to south, including Pine Ridge, Middle Ridge, Blue Ridge (with Mount Sizer highest point), Rock House Ridge, Bear Mountain, Bear Mountain Peak, Robison Mountain (not Robinson Mountain because it is too often misspelled), Rooster Comb, Palassou Ridge, Mahoney Ridge (and Mahoney Meadows), Willow Ridge, Pacheco Ridge, Mustang Peak, Walsh Peak, Willson Field Hill, Wasno Ridge, Burra Burra Peak, Willson Peak, Peak Rock Springs, and Phegley Ridge. The garden is divided into 13 zones on the official map. From West to East, and North to South, they are: 1) West Zone (Park HQ), 2) Blue Ridge Zone (Mountain Sizer, Hat Rock), 3) 8) Zona Coit, 9) Pacheco Zone, 10) Zona Grizzly Gulch, 11) Zone Kelly, 12) Dormida Zone, 13) Zone Phegley (Bill's Hill, Redfern Pond). Park map also shows 1) Addition of Thomas (near Mount Sizer) and 2) Addition Lakeview (just below national park headquarters) which has no public access as it is now (late 2013), or there is no plan to make the area accessible. to the public.
This area includes part of three main river basins: Coyote Creek, Orestimba Creek, and Pacheco Creek. Coyote Creek is fed by Grizzly Creek, Little, Middle, and East Forks of Coyote Creek, Kelly Cabin Canyon, Grizzly Gulch (not confused with Grizzly Creek), and Hunting Hollow. Coyote Creek flows into Coyote Lake and Anderson Lake, and then north through San Jose to San Francisco Bay. The South Fork of Orestimba Creek originates in the park, and is fed by the Red Creek, Pinto and Robinson creeks, and Lion Canyon. After joining the North Fork outside the park, he flows to San Joaquin Valley, where he joins the San Joaquin River. The latter runs more or less north and, if not diverted, will flow into San Pablo Bay. The North Fork of Pacheco Creek also comes from within the park, and is fed by Mississippi Creek. CaÃÆ' Â ± there de la Dormida independently reach Pacheco Creek outside the park boundary. If not diverted, the waters of Pacheco Creek will eventually reach Monterey Bay via the Pajaro River. There is a fourth small basin inside the park: the little creek of the Upper San Antonio Valley in the north flows to San Antonio Creek in the north of the park. This, in turn, joins Arroyo Valle, which flows into Alameda Creek, then flows into San Francisco Bay to the west of the town of Fremont.
The rivers are all seasonal; nothing flows throughout the year, though all have holes where water can be found during all seasons. Depending on rainfall and temperature, tributaries generally flow from November to May. After heavy rains, the tributaries can become skipped, raging torrents, although usually they are not difficult to wade if one does not mind being wet or (in winter and early spring) cold.
This park contains dozens of reservoirs made by previous farm owners to water cattle and for fishing and recreational hunting. The largest is Lake Mississippi, with a length of about 32 acres (13 ha) and 0.75 miles (1.2 km). Other figures are Lake Coit, Kelly, Jackrabbit, and Paradise.
Ecology Edit
This park protects part of the chaparral and forest ecoregions in California. Most of the park is covered in chaparral and oak forests.
Plant life Edit
In addition to its size, the park is famous for its flora that is still largely intact. Unlike many other Bay Area parks, there are no large trees or non-native bushes. There are forest ridges and slopes interspersed with chaparral and grasslands, with several tributaries supporting different riverside vegetation.
The original tree dominating the park included the oak valley ( Quercus lobata ), the blue oak tree ( Q. Douglasii ), the live oak beach ( Q. wislizenii ), pine gray ( Pinus sabiniana ( P. ponderosa ), madre pacific ( Arbutus menziesii ), California laurel ( Umbellularia californica ), California buckeye ( Aesculus californica ), alder putih ( Alnus rhombifolia ), juniper California ( Juniperus californica ) and California sycamore ( Platanus racemosa ). Big-berry Manzanita ( Arctostaphylos glauca ) reaches a remarkable size in the garden (over 20 feet (6 m) high) and can grow well as a small tree or large shrub. Other known wildflowers and flowers include chamise ( Adenostoma fasciculatum ), toys ( Heteromeles arbutifolia ), coyote brush ( Baccharis pilularis ), sagebrush California ( Artemisia californica ), eastwood manzanita ( Arctostaphylos glandulosa ), yerba santa ( Eriodictyon californicum < i>), Gooseberry California ( Ribes californicum ), fuchsia flowering gooseberry ( Ribes speciosum ), yellow lily marinosa ( Calochortus luteus ) and Mount Mahogany ( Cercocarpus betuloides ).
Among the trees, the blue oak is the most common and widespread. It is most visible on the east side of the park, where it often forms a pure tribune. In other areas may be dominated by other trees, but if the habitat will support the tree, the blue oak tree is usually there. Gray pine is also almost everywhere, but oddly enough, it does not exist in much of the southwestern part, perhaps because of the influence of summer fog, rarely elsewhere.
Pinus Ponderosa dominates part of the three mountains in the west: Pinus, Central, and Blue, usually crowning peaks, but often extending to the cooler slopes of the valley. They are rarely very crowded, and visitors accustomed to seeing ponderosa forests in the Sierra Nevada may come to two opposite conclusions, and are mistaken: 1) That the pine logus is cut down, and what we see on the left is only a small part of the survivors; or 2) that they are all planted. In fact, there is no evidence (stumps, historical records) that significant logging takes place, as well as relatively wide stakes and various age groups supporting the tree planting theory. Most likely, pine is a relic of a wider distribution during cold climates. As the climate warms, the only place the trees can survive is on the cool highlands and the shady slopes where they grow today.
Chamise is undoubtedly the most abundant shrub in Coe Park, which covers a few hectares of hot, dry slopes and poor soil.
Animal life Edit
Wildlife in the park is plentiful. Large mammals that make their homes in Coe include black deer, female deer, non-native wild boar, jungle, forest cat, and mountain lion (a.k.a cougar, puma). Smaller mammals include raccoon, gray fox, striped skunk, Beechey ground squirrel, black-tailed jackrabbit, badger, and rabbit brush. About 170 species of birds have been recorded in the park. Among these are: red-tailed eagles, golden eagles, bald eagles, turkey birds, crows, jay bush, jay Steller, big-horned owls, acorn woodpeckers, California quail, western bluebirds, and non-native wild turkeys. Common reptiles include western turtles, western fence lizards, northern crocodile lizards, western lizards, beach horned lizards, Pacific gopher snakes, western kingsnake, western venomous snakes, serpent ringnecks, and western aquatic serpents. Most viewed (or heard) amphibians include the Pacific tree frog, non-native frog, and California newt.
Development and facilities Edit
The park has several facilities. The most developed area is at Coe Headquarters located on the historic Pine Ridge Ranch. In addition to several historic ranch buildings, there is a visitor center featuring exhibits on old farm life, small bookstore, and registration/information desk. The 20-unit campsite in an open area nearby provides space for tents and small recreational vehicles. There is a horse camp in Coe Headquarters, but it is confined to a single parking lot behind an old ranch house. Two paddocks available for horses and water for horses can be obtained at road access. About the only other structure in Coe Headquarters is a water tank and two employees' dwellings. This area is located at the end of East Dunne Avenue, about 14 miles (23 km) east of downtown Morgan Hill.
Another access point is the Hunting Hollow parking area, just off Gilroy Hot Springs Road. This area is more primitive, with no tap water available and only a chemical toilet. Hollow Hunting Access is best for pedestrians and casual bikers, as the 3-mile (4.8 km) valley track is flat, with no steep hill to cross. This is a good access to see the wild spring flowers. Parking is available for trailers and horse riding trucks.
The entrance of Coyote Creek is about 2 miles (3.2 km) north on Gilroy Hot Springs Road. This entrance has no parking or facilities. Currently, it can only be used with the set to be lowered by car, or by parking in Hunting Hollow and walking down the street. The chemical toilets are available just outside the locked gates and water is available in Timm Springs.
The fourth access area is the Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center, opened May 19, 2007, with access through the unmakened Kaiser-Aetna Road from Bell Station on State Route 152. The entrance is currently open only on weekends during the summer dry season. Motorcyclists and backpackers can access the park through this road anytime, provided they are willing to climb or climb seven steep miles to the park boundary. When open, Dowdy Farm will allow daily use by car. No overnight parking will be allowed until staff increases. There is a very good parking space for equestrians, but, again, only day usage is allowed. During the annual Coe Backcountry Weekend event, a limited number of vehicles were allowed to travel on this road as far as Orestimba Corral.
Future entrances will be located in the San Antonio Valley in the northernmost part of the park, although it may be years before funds are available to do this.
Many sources of water are found in the park, including seasonal springs and tributaries and old ponds built by cattle ranchers. Springs and troughs have been nurtured and repaired by park volunteers. All surface water in the garden should be filtered before drinking to remove harmful organisms.
The country has replaced many crude toilet jets with a well-kept clean toilet structure known by volunteers as "Taj MaPotties". They are wheelchair-friendly, but their traces are not.
Recreation Edit
Most visitors at Coe Park hike or ride mountain bikes across the parks. There are about 200 miles (320 km) of dirt roads and footpaths in the park. Some roads are wide and well-designed, some are narrow and wrecked, and some are so overgrown that they are easy to miss. Single tracks that have recently been built are usually maintained, and, in general, closer to Coe Headquarters, the more such a path. The more remote trails are often just old jeep roads overgrown by one lane; others are created only with repeated use, especially by equestrians. These are often made with inadequate thinking and often suffer from moderate to severe erosion problems, or may be overgrown and difficult to follow for most of the year.
Henry Coe also provides great backpacking opportunities. The park is very large and there are so many roads and trails, the person can plan a route that covers ten miles per day, at different campsites every night, and goes two weeks without ever using the same road or road. Coe is the only park in the San Francisco Bay Area where this is possible. Permits are required, but are usually available, except on a busy spring weekend.
The park is considered a friendly mountain bike, as there are only a few miles of trails that are forbidden to them (although this covers the entire Orestimba Desert, but this is too far for most cyclists to reach a day trip). It's not uncommon for half of park visitors on a given day to become mountain bike riders, although this is usually close to 30%. Equestrians also take advantage of trails, although they account for less than 1% of all visitors. As in all state parks, hunting is forbidden, but fishing is allowed. Motor vehicles are banned in the interior; Exceptions are law enforcement or maintenance staff, and some designated right-of-way dirt roads to neighboring property owners and their guests.
Spring is the most popular time to visit the park, with moderate weather, green hillsides adorned with colorful wildflowers, and tributaries flowing. Summer is usually too hot and dry for most people to enjoy the area, even though the evening weather is fun and the sky is usually bright for star gazing. Falling, from around mid-October to early November, is also a fun time to visit. There are also sunny days among the winter storms in Coe. Snowfall is rare and usually lasts only a few days. On rare occasions, creeks can freeze in the winter.
The most common danger faced by visitors is fatigue from trying to climb or climb too many steep roads in too little time, or with too little water or food. In addition, there are many ticks from several different species (though Lyme disease is rare in the area), as well as some venomous rattlesnakes.
Events Edit
The park's non-profit support group, Pine Ridge Association, sponsors two popular annual events, Mother's Day Breakfast and TarantulaFest fall. The latter consists of a traditional outdoor barbecue with live music and a hairy arachnid celebration inhabiting the gardens, the soft tarantula that is commonly seen in the autumn there when men roam around looking for a female to mate with them.
Threat of closure Edit
Henry W. Coe State Park is one of 70 California state parks proposed to close in July 2012 as part of the deficit reduction program. Park supporters from San Jose and the Silicon Valley area organize the Coe Park Preservation Fund and collect donations to maintain park staff from July 2012 to June 2015. The main donor is businessman J. Daniel McCranie.
The park was formerly one of several state parks that threatened to close in 2008. After a special election in the state on May 19, 2009, where voters rejected a proposition package dealing with California's budget crisis, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger proposed a temporary closure (to at least 2 years) from 220 parks, including Henry W. Coe State Park. The closure is finally avoided by cutting clocks and system-wide maintenance.
See also Edit
- List of California state parks
References Edit
- Briggs, Winslow R. 'Line from Henry W. Coe State Park' ISBN 0-9700007-0-7
External links Edit
- The official website of Henry W. Coe State Park
- Pine Ridge Association at Henry W. Coe State Park
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