Pacheco State Park, State park in San Benito County, United States
Pacheco State Park spans 6,890 acres across the Diablo Range, featuring wind-swept grasslands and mountain trails at elevations reaching 1,900 feet.
The park was established in 1997 after Paula M. Fatjó, descendant of ranchero Don Francisco Pérez Pacheco, transferred the land to California state ownership.
The grounds contain remnants of the Butterfield Stage route and an old line shack, reflecting the ranching and transportation history of California.
Visitors can access 28 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking, but should bring water as no drinking sources exist onsite.
The eastern section houses the Gonzaga Wind Farm, where turbines generate electricity while tule elk and golden eagles roam the protected landscape.
Location: San Benito County
Inception: 1997
Operator: California Department of Parks and Recreation
Website: http://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=560
GPS coordinates: 37.04420,-121.19800
Latest update: June 12, 2025 13:18
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