From the Coyote Creek trailhead, stay on the wide Coit Road for just under a mile. You'll see a sign board describing the De Anza explorations of the Bay Area. Turn right there, and head up the Anza Trail -- which snakes up a hillside for just under a mile.

When you get to the junction with the Jackson Trail, turn right and keep head... Moreing uphill. This shady stretch has some of the best flower displays.

After about 1.4 miles you'll hit a junction with Jackson Road to the right and Elderberry Spring Trail on the left. You'll probably want to rest up here and enjoy the view after the big climb to the ridge.Less

When you're ready to hit the trail again, take the Elderberry Spring Trail for just over a half-mile (this stretch is one of the best in the park, for my money) till you hit an old Jeep road. Turn right and go a short distance till the Elderberry Spring trail continues on the left side of the road.

Turn left and go another half-mile ... Moreto Jackson Road.

Turn left on Jackson Road go about a half-mile to Wasno Raod. This area on a high ridge has some of the best vistas of Henry Coe's rugged terrain.

Turn right at Wasno Road and go .4 mile to Dexter Trail and turn right.Less

From here it's a very steep descent back to the trailhead. Take your time and watch your step.

Dexter Trail goes .4 mile to Grizzly Gulch Trail. Turn right there and follow it for 2.2 miles back to Coit Road. From there, turn left on Coit and head back to the trailhead.