Chips Ahoy!

Length/configuration : 5-mile out-and-back.
Aerobic difficulty : Short moderate incline at the beginning followed by rolling terrain.
Technical difficulty : Easy.
General Location : South of San Jose and 13 miles east of US 101 in Morgan Hill.
Elevation Change : Your starting point in the parking area is at 2,600'. The trail climbs 800' before dropping down to 2,150'. There's a short climb of 50' up to Manzanita Point, the outer end of this out-and-back.
Season : The best riding is in the spring, when the hills still are green but the trails are not too wet, and in the fall, when the oak leaves turn colors and the temperatures reach the comfortable 60s and 70s. Summer can be scorchingly hot (carry extra water), and winter rains sometimes close the trails altogether.
Services : Rest rooms, water, a pay phone, and camping facilities are available at the parking area next to park headquarters. There are also several wilderness campsites available to bikers; call park headquarters for more information: (408) 779-2728. For all other services, go to Morgan Hill.
Hazards : Watch out for other trail users and always yield to horses and hikers. Rattlesnakes are found in the park. They are not aggressive but will defend themselves if harassed. If you see one, leave it alone! Ticks are also found in this area, so check your skin and clothing carefully at the end of the ride and get rid of these pests before they dig in.
Rescue Index : In any emergency, return to park headquarters for assistance. There is a pay phone located there.
Land Status : California state park.
Maps : Park headquarters supplies a small, free map that shows what areas are open to mountain bikes and also indicates mileages to many points in the park. The museum shop has larger, more comprehensive maps for sale.