Backpacking in Henry W. Coe State Park
3 documented trips · 3,940 total feet of climbing across all routes
Henry W. Coe State Park at a glance
CaliPeaks documents 3 backpacking routes in Henry W. Coe State Park, covering 24.4 miles of trail and 3,940 feet of cumulative climbing. Routes range from 4.7 mi (Frog Lake) to 10.3 mi (China Hole). The gentlest climbing is on Frog Lake at 700 feet of total gain.
The area is managed by California State Parks. Wilderness permits are issued by California State Parks (Henry W. Coe SP) — check each trip page for quota and reservation windows. The most-recommended months across these routes are February, March, April.
Frog Lake
Frog Lake is Coe's easiest backpacking loop: about 4.7 miles from the visitor center to a small pond in a quiet oak canyon, with modest roll…
Poverty Flat
Poverty Flat is Coe's roomiest creek camp: 3.6 miles and 1,600 feet down from the visitor center to the Middle Fork of Coyote Creek, with mo…
China Hole
China Hole is Coe's classic creek camp: 5.2 miles down from the Coe Ranch ridgetop to a swimming hole on the East Fork of Coyote Creek, unde…