Activities in San Jose
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Almaden Quicksilver County Park
There are several parks in the hills around San Jose, each laced with a network of walking and cycling trails. Almaden Quicksilver County Park is south of town at the site of the old New Almaden mercury mine. Don't eat fish from the reservoirs, but do check out the trails, spring wildflower displays and mining museum, open Friday to Sunday. From San Jose, head south via the Almaden Expressway.
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Castle Rock State Park
West of San Jose lies Castle Rock State Park, where hiking trails are alternately lush and sun-drenched, providing beautiful ocean vistas. The park is on Hwy 35 in the Santa Cruz mountains, just south of the intersection with Hwy 9. Parking is available.
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