Quicksilver History Hike 6/24/23 (fwd)

[Noelle <noelle>]

 > From: "Cook, Colter" <http://www.PRK.SCCGOV.ORG/~colter.cook>
 > Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2023 21:42:36 +0000
 > 
 >  Hi Noelle,
 > 
 >  Thank you for your interest in the   Quicksilver   History   Hike   on 
 >  Saturday June 24 th   from 9am-12pm .  This email confirms your reservation 
 >  for two people.   
 > 
 >  Meeting Place : Wood Rd Entrance, Almaden Quicksilver County Park (
 >  intersection of Hicks Rd & Mt Umunhum Rd). Location:   
 >  https://goo.gl/maps/KTZGBFuKfEVggpuy5 
 >  
 >  Parking is free but spaces are limited.
 > 
 >  Meeting Time : 9am, but we recommend arriving a little bit beforehand. 
 >  Depending on which direction you�re coming from, there is a section of 1 
 >  lane road with a stop light that can cause delays.
 > 
 >  Bathrooms:  There are no bathrooms on the trail or at the trailhead. The 
 >  nearest bathroom is across the street at the Sierra Azul Parking Lot at 
 >  Jacques Ridge. Please plan accordingly so that we can start on time. 
 > 
 >  Hike   Details : 3-4 miles round trip over rolling hills. Total elevation 
 >  gain 650ft. We will walk a generally easy going pace, with frequent stops.
 > 
 >  Please bring:  Sturdy shoes, sun protection (hat/sunscreen), plenty of 
 >  water, and layers appropriate for the weather.   Optional:   snacks for 
 >  yourself
 > 
 >  Weather : Rain will cancel but light drizzle will not. In event of a 
 >  cancellation, we will do our best to reach you via the email or phone 
 >  number you listed when you signed up.  
 > 
 >  Mining Museum:   The nearby   Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum 
 >  is currently closed for repairs. There is also 
 >  small outdoor museum located at the Hacienda Entrance you can visit after 
 >  the   hike , or you can continue hiking other trails within the park, if 
 >  you are interested:   Almaden Quicksilver Guide Map.pdf (sccgov.org) 
 >  
 >  Other:   Please be aware there is unreliable cell phone service at our 
 >  meeting location, and you will not be able to call or email me on the day 
 >  of the   hike . Additionally, although dogs are allowed within the park, 
 >  for the comfort and safety of the group, they are discouraged from 
 >  accompanying you on the   hike   (this does not apply to service animals).
 > 
 >  Please let me know if you have any questions. If you can no longer make it, 
 >  please let me know so I can offer your spot to someone else. Email (
 >  http://www.prk.sccgov.org/~colter.cook )   or phone (669-308-6938) are the best ways to 
 >  reach me. 
 > 
 >  I look forward to seeing you there!
 > 
 >  Best Regards,
 >  Colter Cook (he/him)
 >  Region 1 Park Interpreter
 >  Santa Clara County Parks
 >  Cell: (669) 308-6938
 >  Email: http://www.prk.sccgov.org/~colter.cook
 > 
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