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Castillero Trail – Woods Trail Trailhead loop from Almaden Quicksilver County Park

Mountain biking trails

Santa Clara County

Castillero Trail – Woods Trail Trailhead loop from Almaden Quicksilver County Park

Moderate

4.9

(6773)

11,222

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Castillero Trail – Woods Trail Trailhead loop from Almaden Quicksilver County Park

02:48

25.4km

780m

Mountain biking

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: August 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

Almaden Quicksilver County Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

663 m

Mockingbird Hill Entrance

Nature Reserve

2

4.80 km

Castillero Trail

Highlight • Trail

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.

Tip by

3

5.06 km

English Camp

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

Tip by

4

8.40 km

Woods Trail Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

At the intersection of Mt Umunhum Rd and Hicks Road is the trailhead parking area for Woods Trail going west. Across Hicks road is the entrance to Woods rd trail going east.

Tip by

5

11.9 km

Woods Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A fast and fun trail that predominantly runs through the trees. It can be ridden in both directions and is not overly technical.

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B

25.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.6 km

1.56 km

176 m

113 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

8.62 km

1.95 km

1.65 km

235 m

< 100 m

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