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Almaden Quicksilver County Park

At the corner of McAbee Road and Camden Avenue, San Jose, CA 95120
+1 408 358 3741 x131
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Ranked #6 of 63 attractions in San Jose
Type: Parks, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Running
Description: Park featuring 29 miles of well marked woodland trails.
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San Jose, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Perfect place to take your dog. Wide trails. Many different entrances. Free. There is also some history to see. All up hill and down hill and can be very hot in the summer. Take lots of water. This is one of my favorite hikes in the Bay Area. Be sure to visit what is left of the old mining town.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Great place to hike. Beautiful views! stenuous! not for the faint of heart. I did see a lot of children!? There are many trails there though and some may be short enough.

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san jose, ca, usa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013 via mobile

We went here in April and the weather was perfect. There are open areas and shaded areas. Perfect for bringing your dog. There are bike trails as well. There are some old structures to see but not that great but it's all in the hike. There are peaks where you can see far and take pictures. There are also very... More

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San Jose, CA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Good place to take a walk with your four-legged friend - not too many places that are this dog friendly around. Lots of trails and varying length and difficulty. Be sure to bring water as it can get hot out there though! And bathrooms are few and far between.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

I've hiked on every trail in this park and I love it! Springtime is especially rewarding as there are so many different types and kinds of wildflowers. Try the Hacienda or Mockingbird entrances--less crowded than Macabee and plenty of parking.

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San Jose, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

This park is fabulous, especially in the summer time when it's virtually deserted. I've seen everything from bobcats to deer here. The hills are a great workout going up, and I enjoy running down the other side (though be careful not to trip and fall on the rocks!) Interesting to see the old mine works here as well, it's fun... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

I grew up in San Jose in the 50's and 60's but now live on the East Coast. I visit San Jose once or twice a year to see family and try to take in sights or experiences I missed when I resided here. This site's ratings of this park were so good that I came up in October 2012... More

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San Jose, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

This park is a great place all year around. There are probably only a few days when the winter rains make the trails a little to muddy for a great hike. Visit from any of the entrances and you will find great vistas and trails.

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San Jose, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2012

I like the convenience, scenic views, the trails. the history, It is located in San Jose and a step into the rural area of Ca. the oldest mining community in Ca.

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Campbell, California, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2012

Hiked multiple trails and I was very impressed with the signage along the trail that pointed out the history of the various points of interest. Lots of history in this park.

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