Mount Sizer, Mountain summit in Henry W. Coe State Park, California, US

Mount Sizer is the highest point on Blue Ridge in Henry W. Coe State Park, east of Morgan Hill. The summit stands at 3,216 feet according to the park map by the Pine Ridge Association, though some sources give 3,219 feet. It can be reached by trails or by a fire road that climbs almost directly up Blue Ridge.

Mount Sizer lies on Blue Ridge in Henry W. Coe State Park, east of Morgan Hill. The peak is reached by trails or by a fire road that climbs almost directly up Blue Ridge; this route is nicknamed "The Shortcut" and rises about 1,500 feet in 1.3 miles, an average grade of 22%. The park map by the Pine Ridge Association lists the elevation as 3,216 feet, while some other sources give 3,219 feet.

Mount Sizer is the highest point on Blue Ridge and lies under 10 miles (16 km) from the park headquarters, so day hikers often make it their destination. Two routes reach the top: trails, or a trail-and-fire-road combination. The fire road climbs almost straight up Blue Ridge and is nicknamed "The Shortcut".

The hike to the summit is steep and involves considerable elevation gain, requiring careful preparation. Bring plenty of water since reliable water sources are scarce along the route.

The fire-road route up Blue Ridge, nicknamed "The Shortcut", climbs about 1,500 feet (457 m) in 1.3 miles (2.1 km), an average grade of 22%. It leads almost directly to the summit, while the other approach uses trails. The park map by the Pine Ridge Association gives the peak as 3,216 feet, though some sources list 3,219.