According to the BAOC archives, the last event we held at Coyote Hills was way back in 2007. A lot has changed since then, so the map has undergone a major update to reflect the changes in trails and vegetation. The views across the bay are still spectacular, and I hope you will enjoy these "Corona" courses!
Course Length Climb Controls
Short 3.6 km 130 m 8
Long 5.2 km 200 m 12
Reminder: The marshes are out of bounds even though they are not shown as such on the map.
The Start and Finish are located at the U-turn at the northern end of the Visitor Center parking lot.
The control locations are marked by streamer tape.
Due to the nature of the terrain (rough-open ground with good visibility) and relative safety of the park, the courses are a little more accessible to less-experienced runners than previous "Corona" courses. On the other hand, I have also taken special effort to make the legs as navigationally challenging as possible to provide entertainment for more-seasoned orienteers. The Short course shares controls from the Long course, but has reduced length and climb.
The map has been completely updated to reflect 14 years of changes in the park, but is still not perfect. In particular, some smaller point features (rocks, benches, etc.) are missing (or are shown but no longer exist), and the difference between light/dark-green areas is not always clear. But it now at least resembles the park!
The grass is mainly short, making for fast running conditions, but I would still recommend wearing long pants and gaiters for the lusher patches, and as an insurance policy against any hidden poison oak. There is poison oak throughout the park, including at some control locations (which are marked with "P.O." in the control descriptions as a warning), although it should be easy to avoid.
Care should be taken descending the steeper slopes, especially near the first parking lot where there is some loose rock. Please follow the park's COVID-19 guidelines (wear a mask, keep social distance) and avoid closed trails (marked on the map with pink hatching). The park is on the safer side (you are more likely to encounter a turkey than a mountain lion), and has good phone signals, but there is nonetheless risk of injury/death, and as usual participation is entirely at your own risk.