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English Camp – Castillero Trail loop from Almaden Quicksilver County Park

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English Camp – Castillero Trail loop from Almaden Quicksilver County Park

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English Camp – Castillero Trail loop from Almaden Quicksilver County Park

02:32

8.93km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

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Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

Almaden Quicksilver County Park

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Start point

Parking

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3.46 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 and their families. Today, only a few remnants of structures remain. There are some lovely picnic tables here, making it an ideal spot to stop for lunch and take some memorable photos.

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3.67 km

Castillero Trail–Mine Hill Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

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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3.72 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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3.80 km

Mine Hill & April Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

This junction offers many options for continuing to explore the park. From here, you can stay to the left on Mine Hill Trail to extend your hike and connect with other trails to the west. Explore the small April Trail loop northwest or east onto the Great Eastern Trail to connect with Randol and several trails on the east side of the grounds.

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8.93 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.81 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.43 km

2.41 km

755 m

218 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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English Camp – Castillero Trail loop from Almaden Quicksilver County Park

English Camp

Castillero Trail–Mine Hill Trail Junction

Castillero Trail

Mine Hill & April Trail Junction

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