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Mine Hill Trailhead – Mount Umunhum Road loop from Oak Meadow

Mine Hill Trailhead – Mount Umunhum Road loop from Oak Meadow

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(2952)

12,706

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Mine Hill Trailhead – Mount Umunhum Road loop from Oak Meadow

03:41

51.5km

900m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.3 km for 236 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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19.8 km

Mine Hill Trailhead

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At this trailhead Mine Hill Trail starts with an initial climb up from the parking lot into Almaden Quicksilver County Park. It is the main, longest trail, winding to the …

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24.7 km

Almaden Quicksilver County Park

Nature Reserve

29.5 km

Guadalupe Reservoir Vista, Quicksilver Mine County Park

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Great viewpoints open up at the northern end of Mine Hill Trail, the main, longest trail through Almaden Quicksilver County Park. After descending and climbing to the very northern end …

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30.2 km

Mine Hill Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section has a relatively gentle slope and does not undergo significant incline changes. It presents mesmerizing surroundings abundant with wildflowers and wildlife.

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35.9 km

Hiker/biker trailhead parking at the bottom of the well-paved road reopened in September 2017, climbing sometimes steeply in switchbacks into the Sierra Azul preserve from Hicks Road to the former radar tower on the summit of Mt Umunhum

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35.9 km

Hicks Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The steepest section up Hicks Road. If you want steeper though, turn right on Mount Umunhum Road until Bald Mountain Trailhead before heading back down.

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40.1 km

Guadalupe Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Hicks Road winds around Guadalupe Reservoir. Here, you can see some of the best views of the lake. Please be cautious of cars.

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46.4 km

Blossom Hill - Shannon Road

Highlight • Climb

Shannon Road climbs steadily from both sides, Los Gatos Creek and from Guadalupe Creek, to Blossom Hill.

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46.4 km

Shannon Road (climb)

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

From Los Gatos Creek Shannon Rd climbs initially gently to Blossom Hill Park, and then more steadily into the rural area up to the road summit below Blossom Hill

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51.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

11.6 km

11.5 km

5.16 km

4.41 km

233 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.9 km

12.6 km

3.44 km

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Mine Hill Trailhead – Mount Umunhum Road loop from Oak Meadow

Mine Hill Trailhead

Guadalupe Reservoir Vista, Quicksilver Mine County Park

Mine Hill Trail

Mount Umunhum Road

Hicks Road Climb

Guadalupe Reservoir

Blossom Hill - Shannon Road

Shannon Road (climb)

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