Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: December 3, 2025

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Almaden Quicksilver County Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.40 km

New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum

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The Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum is in the historic 1854 Casa Grande manor. The museum gives visitors a glimpse into the history of mercury (also known as quicksilver) mining and …

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4.12 km

Mine Hill Trailhead

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At this trailhead Mine Hill Trail starts with an initial climb up from the parking lot into Almaden Quicksilver County Park. It is the main, longest trail, winding to the …

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7.09 km

Castillero Trail

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Quicksilver is a term used to refer to mercury. These lands, now transformed into an outdoor activity park, were once places where mercury mines were found.

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7.34 km

English Camp

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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 …

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10.6 km

Mine Hill Trail

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This section has a relatively gentle slope and does not undergo significant incline changes. It presents mesmerizing surroundings abundant with wildflowers and wildlife.

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11.6 km

Guadalupe Reservoir Vista, Quicksilver Mine County Park

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Great viewpoints open up at the northern end of Mine Hill Trail, the main, longest trail through Almaden Quicksilver County Park. After descending and climbing to the very northern end …

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16.4 km

Almaden Quicksilver County Park

Nature Reserve

17.1 km

Santa Isabel Shaft

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The Santa Isabel Shaft began in 1877 and lasted until 1894 when it was abandoned. The shaft went down 2,000 feet and was responsible for 1,018 tons of ore. Today …

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22.4 km

Mockingbird Hill Entrance

Nature Reserve

23.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

4.37 km

3.68 km

677 m

654 m

123 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

5.04 km

3.51 km

3.15 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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