Parks & Gardens
Parks & GardensNew Almadén Historic District
Almaden
California's oldest mine lives on as a family-friendly park where hiking trails wind past crumbling workers' camps, mine tunnels, and cemetery ruins tucked into cinnabar-rich hills.
Historic mining village
Family-friendly hiking
Hidden Bay Area gem
Old California history
Tips
⛏️cinnabar ore was mined here for mercury production
🥾shorter, flatter trails work well for younger kids
🏚️don't miss Casa Grande museum and San Cristóbal tunnel
New Almadén Historic District
Almaden
Parks & GardensParks & GardensCalifornia's oldest mine lives on as a family-friendly park where hiking trails wind past crumbling workers' camps, mine tunnels, and cemetery ruins tucked into cinnabar-rich hills.
Historic mining village
Family-friendly hiking
Hidden Bay Area gem
Old California history
Tips
⛏️cinnabar ore was mined here for mercury production
🥾shorter, flatter trails work well for younger kids
🏚️don't miss Casa Grande museum and San Cristóbal tunnel
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