Therapy Hike

## Detailsnn**Event:** 164n**Distance:** 5.50 milesn**Total Elevation:** 984 ftn**Difficulty:** 6 out of 10n**Route type:** Loopn**Gathering location:**nWe will meet at the trailhead.n37.19367677559119, -121.836778962206nn**Hike Overview:**nAlmaden Quicksilver County Park is a scenic park with a nice blend of oak woodland and open meadows. This park is located in San Jose just south of Almaden Expressway and consists of over 4,000 acres of rolling grassy hills. Even though the park is wild and undeveloped today, it was the site of more than 135 years of mining activities and formerly home to more than 1,800 miners and their families. Today, all mining has ceased and most of the tunnels have been sealed up.nWe will hike through Buena Vista, New Almaden, and Randol Trail and we’ll see good views of the South Bay.nThe trail is partly sunny.nHiking will start promptly at 9:45 am at the trailhead 37.19367677559119, -121.836778962206.nn**Be Prepared:**nFor your comfort and safety, we recommend that you wear pants and long-sleeved clothing to protect against the sun, poison oak, and bugs. Additionally, please ensure you have sturdy and comfortable hiking shoes or boots, sunscreen, and/or a hat. It is also recommended to bring snacks, a minimum of 1.5 liters of water, and a positive attitude! While dogs are allowed on this trail, they must be kept on a leash.nn**Parking:**nParking is available at the Mockingbird Hill Entrance. We highly recommend and greatly appreciate carpooling to minimize the number of vehicles.nn**All Trails link:**nhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/buena-vista-new-almaden-and-randol-trail?search=truenn**Do Not Attend:**nIf 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.nn**Legal Disclaimers:**nBy voluntarily joining us for any event, you hereby RELEASE and DISCHARGE Nature Bloomers’ organizers, hosts, and participants from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, and causes of action arising in whole or in part out of our events. Your attendance implies your consent to be in the photos and videos.