Near Hacienda Trail
Capehorn Pass Trail climbs steeply to meet Hacienda Trail.
Near Hacienda Trail
Looking out towards the hills south of San Jose, California.
Near Hacienda Trail
Going uphill on the Hacienda Trail.

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Hacienda Trail

4.0 (4 Ratings)
A broad, well-maintained, hilly trail through tree-studded grass hills.
2.8
mi
Distance
892
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.84mi
Distance
892ft
Elevation Gain
749ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
1,100ft
High Point
525ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Hacienda Trail starts at the Mockingbird entrance to Quicksilver Park. It immediately starts a mile-long, strenuous climb to its highest point at its Capehorn Pass Trail junction. Views of the Santa Cruz Mountains and hills south of San Jose unfold as one climbs. After the Capehorn Pass Trail junction, Hacienda Trail descends, climbs, descends, and so forth. This is a hilly trail. It passes Virl O. Norton Trail, and then the terrain becomes more heavily wooded, as it winds around. The Hacienda Trail ends at Mine Hill Trail, very close to the Hacienda entrance to Quicksilver Park.

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