Join a Park Docent on a moderately challenging 4.5-mile hike along the Wood Road, Castillero, and Mine Hill Trails.
View remnants of the expansive mercury mining operation as you explore nature and history. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and sunscreen. Bring water, snacks and a camera.
Meet at the Wood Road parking lot on Hicks Road. The hike is Saturday, February 18, 2012, 9am-1pm. For more information, call (408) 355-2240.
A Park Docent will lead you on a moderate 2.5-mile hike along the Fortini Trail to see beautiful views of the Santa Teresa hills, Calero Lake, and Almaden Valley. Bring sturdy hiking shoes, sun protection, water and snacks.
Meet at the Fortini Trailhead parking lot on Saturday, March 24, 2012, 9am-11am. For more information, call (408) 355-2240.
Join a Park Docent on a 3-mile hike to enjoy the spring wildflowers and learn how the rolling serpentine grasslands provide critical habitat for endangered species. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding foothills along the way.
Bring sturdy hiking shoes, sun protection, snacks, and water. No dogs. This is a guided hike in a “closed area” not yet open for public access; group travels together.
Restrooms not available, except at reservoir meeting location. Reservations required. Register online or call (408) 355-2240.
Meet at Calero Reservoir in Calero’s Rancho San Vicente, then caravan to a gated site nearby. The hike is Saturday, March 31, 2012, 9am-1:30pm. [EVENT IS CLOSED]
Join a Park Docent on a 3-mile hike to enjoy the changing landscape of fall at Rancho San Vicente. Enjoy the panoramic views of the surrounding foothills and discover how these rolling serpentine grasslands provide critical habitat for endangered species.
Bring water, snacks and camera. Wear sun protection and sturdy hiking shoes. No dogs. This is a guided hike in a “closed area” not yet open for public access, group travels together.
Restrooms are not available, except at reservoir meeting location. Reservations required. Register online or call (408) 355-224.
Meet at Calero Reservoir in Calero’s Rancho San Vicente, then carpool to a trail nearby. The hike is Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 9am-12pm.
Take a 2-mile hike with a Park Ranger to explore Rancho San Vicente’s nature, history, and spectacular views.
Meet at Calero Reservoir in the Calero-Rancho San Vicente Park, then caravan to a gated site nearby. Bring sturdy hiking shoes, snacks, and water. No dogs.
This is a guided hike in a “closed area” not yet open for public access. The group travels together. Restrooms are available only at the reservoir meeting location.
The hike is Saturday, September 10, 2011, 9am-11am. For more information, call (408) 268-3883.
Santa Clara County Parks is holding the next community meeting about the Master Plan for the Calero County Park Trails.
Get fit and in shape with your dog! A docent from California K9 Solutions will teach you how to get outside and get healthy with “man’s best friend.”
Quicksilver Running Club is holding its 2011 Quicksilver Trail Half Marathon and 10K.
The races are on scenic, hilly dirt trails in the historic mining territory of Almaden Quicksilver County Park.
One of our outdoors-loving loyal readers sent us this fantastic article on Redwood Hikes featuring the New Almaden and Mine Hill Trails in Almaden Quicksilver County Park. We especially like the scenic photos.
If your family loves spending time together doing outdoor activities, then you’re going to love this one.
Following is the [UPDATED 2022] Calendar of Outdoor Activities for Santa Clara County Parks.
The 2011 events include everything from history hikes, wildlife hikes, geocaching, moonlight paddles, bat sightings, and mining adventures.
