This cache is part of the 100-Mile Hike series. The cache is hidden just off the Coyote Peak trail in Santa Teresa County Park. It's only 40 feet or so from the trail, but thanks to the slope of the hill, the cache location is invisible from the trail. You can enjoy the solitude and the gorgeous view in peace. The cache is a tallish Snapware container. There's no need to venture farther downhill than the first cluster of artemesia.
This cache is one of the shorter hikes in the series. It will add roughly 3.5 miles to your "100-Mile Hike" tally if you do the Rocky Ridge > Coyote Peak > Hidden Springs loop, but it's fairly steep in parts and has virtually no shade. There may be ticks and snakes, but I didn't see any poison oak in the area. Make sure to note the keyword for the 100-Mile Hike final. It's in the logbook and on the lid of the cache container.
Santa Teresa County Park hours are 8:00am to sunset. If you park in the parking lot, you'll have to show a county parks pass or pay the parking fee. Happy hunting!