OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

With mild year-round weather and an ideal location close to many of California’s best-loved parks, Gilroy is the perfect place to explore and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you’re interested in hiking, biking, boating, birding, camping, horseback riding, fishing, or running…Gilroy’s got it!

Explore Gilroy by bike!

Download City Bicycle Map

The City of Gilroy was awarded the Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. Our bicycle trails are sure to be a hit for any bicyclist!

INSIDER’S TIP: If you just want to get in some steps, head for the lovely, looping (but mostly flat!) 2-mile Martin Murphy Trail at Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch.

Hiking & Biking

Golf Courses

In Gilroy and surrounding communities, both experienced golfers and more casual players can enjoy the area’s…

City Parks

Five Fun Trails

Mummy Mountain Trail

Coyote Lake – Harvey Bear Ranch County Park. Enjoy old oaks and scenic vistas along a 3+ mile loop with a couple of choices at a fork in the trail. Hikers only.

Sprig Lake Loop

Mt. Madonna County Park. The 4+ mile loop is uphill to the top of the grassland and chaparral-covered hills, then loops downhill. Find the picnic table under an ancient oak near the top for a wonderful lunch stop.

Uvas Creek Levee Trail

City of Gilroy Uvas Park Preserve. This popular 2+ mile urban trail is entirely paved and suitable for everyone from serious runners to casual strollers. Clear your mind while you get those steps in!

Chitactac-Adams Interpretive Walk

Chitactac-Adams Heritage County Park. This self-guided walk packs a lot of history into just 0.4 miles, with petroglyphs, bedrock mortars, and tule structures that recreate village life of the Ohlone natives who once made their homes here.

Coyote Ridge Trail

Coyote Lake – Harvey Bear Ranch County Park. Hike through rare blue oak woodlands up to the ridge and enjoy marvelous views of the lake and surrounding foothills.