14 min
Overview
Almaden Trail starts on Almaden Road in the little historic village of New Almaden. The trail immediately crosses Los Alamitos Creek on a sturdy bridge. From here, the trail climbs gradually, as it winds its way through grass hills to a trail junction with North Ridge Trail. When looking southwest, the wooded hills of Quicksilver County Park can be seen close by and the Santa Cruz Mountains can be seen in the distance.<br><br>Almaden Trail ends at its trail junction with North Ridge Trail.
Trail Stats
0.7 km
34 m
151 m
117 m
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Photos
Los Alamitos Creek from the bridge at the start of Almaden Trail.
Los Alamitos Creek from the bridge at the start of Almaden Trail.
Horsies enjoying North Ridge Trail, its grass hills, and Santa Cruz Mountains in the distance.
Horsies enjoying North Ridge Trail, its grass hills, and Santa Cruz Mountains in the distance.
The bridge over Los Alamitos Creek at the beginning of Almaden Trail.
The bridge over Los Alamitos Creek at the beginning of Almaden Trail.
The historic village of New Almaden nestled in the wooded hills below, as seen from Almaden Trail. The Santa Cruz Mountains are on the left in the distance.
The historic village of New Almaden nestled in the wooded hills below, as seen from Almaden Trail. The Santa Cruz Mountains are on the left in the distance.