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Prospect #3 Trail

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  2. CA
  3. …Bay Area
  4. …San Jose
  5. Almaden Quicksilver County Park
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Length

0.9 Miles 1.4 Kilometers

74%

Runnable

Elevation

535' 163 m

Ascent

-11' -3 m

Descent

12%

Avg Grade (7°)

29%

Max Grade (16°)

1,352' 412 m

High

828' 252 m

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“A connector between New Almaden Trail, Randol Trail, and Mine Hill Trail”

— Joan Pendleton
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Overview

Features: Views — Wildlife
Dogs: Leashed

Description

This connector trail goes uphill.

From the Prospect #3 Trail junction with New Almaden Trail, grass hills dotted with trees are climbed. After about .2 miles, the Randol Trail junction is reached. Crossing Randol Trail, Prospect #3 Trail continues uphill through the grass hills until the last 1/3 mile when the trail enters woods. The terrain is steep enough in these woods that the final section is a series of switchbacks. The trail emerges from these woods at its junction with Mine Hill Trail.

Views from San Francisco/Oakland down to San Jose and further south can be seen from the open areas.

Flora & Fauna

Grass and wooded hills. Deer.

Contacts

Land Manager: Santa Clara County Parks

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A late winter afternoon glows in bright pink hues on the Prospect #3 Trail.
A late winter afternoon glows in bright pink hu…
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Delicate little purple flowers mark an early sign of spring in early February on the Prospect #3 Trail.
Delicate little purple flowers mark an early si…
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Sunset from the Prospect #3 Trail can be spectacular.
Sunset from the Prospect #3 Trail can be specta…
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A winter day spent on Prospect #3 Trail brings joy to your heart.
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