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Mine Hill Trailhead – Castillero Trail loop from Hacienda Entrance

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Santa Clara County

Mine Hill Trailhead – Castillero Trail loop from Hacienda Entrance

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(2056)

15,772

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Mine Hill Trailhead – Castillero Trail loop from Hacienda Entrance

01:55

5.92km

270m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Almaden Quicksilver County Park

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Start point

Parking

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25 m

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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545 m

Mine Trail Climb, Almaden Quicksilver County Park

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A good little climb to get your legs warmed up. This trail does get busy though, especially on weekends, so be courteous to your fellow trail users.

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3.00 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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3.04 km

Castillero Trail–Mine Hill Trail Junction

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You'll want to have your maps downloaded and your route planned once you reach this point. Two trails diverge here and short distance down the Castillero Trail you'll have the option to take up the English Camp Trail.

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3.25 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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5.92 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.91 km

Surfaces

5.58 km

333 m

Elevation

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Mine Hill Trailhead – Castillero Trail loop from Hacienda Entrance

Mine Hill Trailhead

Mine Trail Climb, Almaden Quicksilver County Park

Castillero Trail

Castillero Trail–Mine Hill Trail Junction

English Camp

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