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Coyote Lake Overlook

Coyote Lake Overlook

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Coyote Lake Overlook

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Coyote Lake - Harvey Bear Ranch County Park

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Location: Santa Clara County, California, United States

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December 20, 2016

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Coyote Lake (also known as Coyote Reservoir) was formed through the construction of a 140-foot (43 m) high, 980-foot (300 m) long, earth and rock dam in 1936. Swimming is not allowed in the lake by order of the Santa Clara Valley Water District, but it's worthy of a visit for the views alone (and fishing, for those who bring pole and tackle along for the hike!).

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