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Woods Road Hike

Today’s hike followed a different route that bypassed some of the more popular trails that I often follow at Almaden Quicksilver. I began by ascending the Deep Gulch Trail, a steep but direct route to English Camp. I often descend this route but rarely climb it.

DeepGulchFlowers2004|02|15: Flowers on the Deep Gulch Trail. Almaden Quicksilver Park. February 15, 2004.
Flowers on the Deep Gulch Trail. February 14, 2004.

Above English Camp I took the footpath to the ridge rather than following the dirt road. I traversed below the old mill and then headed down the Woods Road Trail, with the intention of getting to the parking lot at the end of the trail. However, I ended up in a pretty meadow where I spent time taking picures of new undergrowth and old oak trees.

WoodsRoadTrees2004|02|15: Trees and grass on Woods Road. Almaden Quicksilver Park. February 15, 2004.
Trees and grass along Woods Road, Almaden Quicksilver Park. February 15, 2004.

I reversed the route to get back to my car at the Hacienda entrance.
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February 15, 2004 Posted by | Commentary | Comments Off on Woods Road Hike