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Mine Hill Trailhead – Mine Hill Trail loop from Almaden Quicksilver County Park

Mine Hill Trailhead – Mine Hill Trail loop from Almaden Quicksilver County Park

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Mine Hill Trailhead – Mine Hill Trail loop from Almaden Quicksilver County Park

02:05

24.7km

540m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Almaden Quicksilver County Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.44 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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4.15 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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4.67 km

Mine Trail Climb, Almaden Quicksilver County Park

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

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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7.12 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.

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9.84 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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10.8 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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12.0 km

Randol Trail — Almaden Quicksilver County Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Randol Trail follows the eastern side North-South through Almaden Quicksilver County Park. it is less traveled and narrower than the parallel Mine Hill Trail.
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24.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

7.31 km

4.37 km

746 m

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

8.06 km

3.46 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

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Mine Hill Trailhead – Mine Hill Trail loop from Almaden Quicksilver County Park

New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum

Mine Hill Trailhead

Mine Trail Climb, Almaden Quicksilver County Park

Castillero Trail

Mine Hill Trail

Guadalupe Reservoir Vista, Quicksilver Mine County Park

Randol Trail — Almaden Quicksilver County Park

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