Schmap San Jose and Silicon Valley Equestrian Activities

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Almaden Quicksilver County Park

Former mining facility

At the corner of McAbee Road and Camden Avenue
San Jose and Silicon Valley, CA 95120
United States
+1 408 358 3741
http://www.parkhere.org/prkpag...

This erstwhile mining facility that dates back to the 19th century has miles of trails for horseback riding, cycling or just plain hiking. Buried in the foothills south of San Jose, the park is definitely off the beaten path, making it a nice retreat from the city. Once there, you can gaze at remnants of mercury mining facilities from the Gold Rush days. They are a sometimes poignant reminder of how hard it was to stake a claim in those days and how few miners actually struck it rich.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Almaden Quicksilver County Park photo by Marcel Marchon

Photo: Marcel Marchon

Almaden Quicksilver County Park photo by Dawn Ellner

Photo: Dawn Ellner

Almaden Quicksilver County Park photo by Ellen Fredricks

Photo: Ellen Fredricks

Almaden Quicksilver County Park photo by Andrea Lee

Photo: Andrea Lee

Almaden Quicksilver County Park photo by Tom Lechner

Photo: Tom Lechner

Alum Rock Park

California's oldest park 16240 Alum Rock Avenue
(at the corner of Crothers Road)
San Jose and Silicon Valley, CA 95121
United States
+1 408 259 5477 If you enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, from horseback riding to picnics, from cycling to playing with the kids, then this park is for you. It has been around forever. Up at the end of Alum Rock Avenue, the park is buried in the foothills east of San Jose; on the drive there, you pass some impressive mansions. There are playgrounds and miles of trails. It is a very natural setting in which to enjoy leisure activities. Admission is free.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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