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Almaden Quicksilver County Park Santa Clara County From: Mockingbird Hill Trailhead To: Jacques Ridge Parking Area in San José

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The Council 1007 General Kennedy Ave., Suite 3 , CA 94129-1405 (415) 561-2595 RidgeTrail.org Almaden Quicksilver County Park From: Mockingbird Hill Trailhead To: Jacques Ridge Parking Area in San José

Length: 4.6 miles one-way; car shuttle possible. Elevation Gain/Loss: 1,160 feet/345 feet one-way Accessibility: Hikers, equestrians, bikers, and horse-cart drivers

A steady climb to the slopes of takes you through a beautiful landscape once actively mined for quicksilver. The Ridge Trail follows old mining roads over these hills, where you can imagine New Almaden Mine’s heyday. Historic buildings and interpretive panels tell the story of the community that once occupied these hills. Superb views look out over the Santa Clara Valley and Santa Cruz . Much of this route is exposed and can be hot in summer; plan accordingly.

This trail description is excerpted from the 2019 Guidebook. For details on all trails, trailheads and more buy the book from Wilderness Press.

For more resources to plan your trip, visit our Trail Tools page.

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The Bay Area Ridge Trail Council 1007 General Kennedy Ave., Suite 3 San Francisco, CA 94129-1405 (415) 561-2595 RidgeTrail.org