We will hike the trails out of the Hacienda entrance & see some of the mining relics, such as the Rotary Furnace, Spanish town, English town, etc. This is a moderate hike that allows us to see most of the sights in this end of the park.
HIKING DISTANCE: 7.0 mi
ELEVATION GAIN (cumulative): 1200+ ft
HIKING PACE: Moderate
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
Estimated hiking time is 4 hours.
COST: Free, this is a benefit of your NSC membership
Where to meet: Almaden Quicksilver County Park – Hacienda entrance, New Almaden
Almaden Rd.
San Jose, CA 95120.
Meet in the Parking Lot & Parking is free
When: Sunday, April 11, 2010 10:00 AM (arrive by 9:45 AM, we will leave on time)
(Optional lunch at the Sonoma Chicken Coop on Almaden Expressway afterwards.)
San Jose – Almaden , 5925 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA 95120, Tel: (408) 997-1272
Directions: The Hacienda entrance is located at the south end of New Almaden. From Almaden Expressway, proceed 3 miles along Almaden Road through the town of New Almaden to the unpaved parking lot on the right.
The Pat Tillman memorial is directly across from this parking lot.
Contact: Allen Hu, almaden@niseiskiclub.org
How to Sign Up: Email Allen with your contact information (Name, phone #, email address)
Sign up by: Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Heavy rain cancels the hike. Contact trip leader if the weather looks questionable.
Dogs (leashed) are allowed everywhere in this route. There are bathrooms and water only at the Hacienda entrance. There are no parking or entrance fees. Bring adequate food & water. Maps will be provided.
LIABILITY WAIVERS NEED TO BE SIGNED AT THE TRAIL HEAD.
