A Hiking with Mining Reminiscences

**Details**n**Event:** 202n**Distance:** 5.7 milesn**Total Elevation Gain:** 1,187 ft.n**Difficulty:** Moderate Challengingn**Route type:** Loopn**Gathering location:**nWe will meet at the trailhead parking lot. Use only Google Maps for navigationn37.17404156, -121.8249669nn**Overview:**nAlmaden Quicksilver County Park is spectacular in natural diversity and a landmark of California history. The park is the site of over 135 years of mining activities and former home to more than 1,800 miners and their families. Since most of the trail is exposed, we’ll start our hiking earlier than usual. *We’ll gather at 9:15 A.M and we’ll start hiking sharp at 9:30 A.M.*nDogs are allowed but they should be on a leash.nIf you would like to know about the trail, please refer tonhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/deep-gulch-english-camp-castillero-and-mine-hill-trail-loopnn**Be Prepared:**nA part of the trail is steep and rocky, and you’d better have boots. Please wear sturdy and comfortable hiking shoes or boots, apply sunscreen, and consider wearing a hat. Don’t forget to pack snacks, ample water, and, most importantly, bring along a positive attitude!nn**Parking:**nNo fees are required.nWhile parking is available at the trailhead, spaces are limited and weekends tend to be quite crowded. To avoid any parking challenges, we strongly encourage carpooling to the event.nn**Legal Disclaimers:**nBy voluntarily joining us for any event, you hereby RELEASE and DISCHARGE Nature Bloomers organizers, hosts, and participants from any liability, claims, demands, or causes of action arising in whole or in part out of our events.nYour attendance implies consent to being included in group photos and videos that will be used by Nature Bloomers on social media to promote our missionnDo Not Attend if you’re experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, have compromised immune systems, or if you’ve been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19.