Cotoni-Coast Dairies: North

Cotoni-Coast Dairies opens to the public Saturday, August 16, 2025.

Cotoni-Coast Dairies (pronounced “Chuh-toe-knee” Coast Dairies) is named after the Cotoni tribe of the Ohlone people who inhabited the land. Cotoni-Coast Dairies boasts a diverse topography, which includes redwood forests, oak woodlands, and coastal grasslands. With six watersheds and a patchwork of beautiful and biologically rich ecosystems, the 5,800 acres include riparian canyons, coastal terraces, and mountain ridgelines, along with rare and protected species like steelhead, red-legged frogs, mountain lions, and many more.

Our staff spent years designing and building these trails, donors rallied to provide the millions for their funding, and dedicated volunteers spent over 10,000 hours in the field helping to bring these trails to life. These trails were built for the community, by the community, and we can't wait for everyone to get to explore them.

Address: 1 Cement Plant Rd, Davenport, CA 95017
Parking: Free parking. 62 spaces.
Hours: Sunrise to sunset. 7 days a week.
Restrooms: Restrooms are located at the property’s trailhead right next to the parking lot.
Recreation:
- Biking (e-bikes allowed)
- Hiking
- On-leash Dogs
- Equestrians (permit required through BLM)
Property Managers: Bureau of Land Management

*Please note that there are cattle actively grazing on the property. Please use caution around the cattle and respect their space.

We are just the humble trail builders of these trails. For questions beyond trail building or ongoing maintenance, consider reaching out to the Bureau of Land Management.

Hawk (Káknu) Trail
- Awaswas Name: Káknu (“KAHK-noo”)
- Distance: 2.5 mi.
- Use: Hike, Bike (adaptive accessible), On-leash dogs
- Difficulty: Beginner

Tree (Huyya) Trail
- Awaswas Name: Huyya (“HOO-yah”)
- Distance: 1.6 mi.
- Use: Hike, Bike, On-leash dogs
- Difficulty: Moderate

Wildcat (Toróma) Trail
- Awaswas Name: Toróma (“toh-ROH-mah”)
- Distance: 4.0 mi.
- Use: Hike, Bike
- Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult

Post-Colonization Timeline

- 1800s-1960s: The land was used for timber harvesting, then as a dairy farm. Operators made jack cheese out of the barn at the bottom of the property.
- 1960s: Plans for a nuclear plant were developed for the property before being abandoned due to public outcry.
- 1990s: Land was purchased for residential development despite public opposition.
- 1998: Trust for Public Land (TPL) bought the land to protect it for conservation and public access.
- 2014: TPL transferred 5,800 acres inland of Highway 1 to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
- January 2017: President Obama designated the property as part of the California Coastal National Monument during his final days in office.
- 2017-2021: BLM hosted public comment periods and compiled a public access plan for the property based on findings.
- 2021-2025: Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship fundraised and constructed trails on the property.

- Support ongoing maintenance and 10 more miles of trail on the property.
- Join us at a volunteer trail work event.