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Mine Hill Trailhead – Mine Hill Trail loop from Mockingbird Hill Entrance

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Mine Hill Trailhead – Mine Hill Trail loop from Mockingbird Hill Entrance

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(3385)

13,780

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Mine Hill Trailhead – Mine Hill Trail loop from Mockingbird Hill Entrance

02:16

23.4km

590m

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: March 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.0 km for 107 m

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Bus stop

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3.40 km

New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

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 the role it played in the California Gold Rush. Visitors can explore exhibits of 19th-century mining photos, a mine tunnel diorama, and artifacts from mining families. The museum is open Friday through Sunday from 12:00 to 4:00 PM, with a suggested $2 donation for admission, and the museum grounds are open daily from 8:00 AM to sunset.

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4.12 km

Mine Hill Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

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 northwest through the park. After the climb it follows the mostly gentle eastern ridge, with a few options for side trails to remnants of quicksilver mining. At the very northern end one can connect to trails leading to the Sierra Azul State Park, which you see all along Mine Hill Trail, rising on the eastern flank of Almaden Quicksilver park.

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7.09 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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10.4 km

Mine Hill Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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11.4 km

Guadalupe Reservoir Vista, Quicksilver Mine County Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 one can connect to trails leading to the Sierra Azul State Park, which you see all along Mine Hill Trail, rising on the eastern flank of Almaden Quicksilver park.

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15.0 km