When the cinnabar (mercury ore) mines at Quicksilver Park were active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, English Camp housed around 1,000 residents, primarily consisting of Cornish miners and their families. Today, only a few remnants of structures remain. There are some lovely picnic tables here, making it an ideal spot to stop for lunch and take some memorable photos.

Mike

October 8, 2015

Hiking

water only - back same way to Mine Hill Tr

Alex

February 22, 2024

Mountain biking

English Camp was originally established to accommodate English-speaking miners during their tenure at the nearby mine. At that time, renting an entire house along with the grounds would set you back a mere $5 to $10 per month.

Presently, the trails encircling the camp offer fantastic opportunities for mountain biking.

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Elevation 420 m

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Location: Santa Clara County, California, United States

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