3.2 hr
Overview
The 3,456-foot summit provides unparalleled views of the Bay Area and the ocean, and an opportunity to learn about the mountain's cultural and natural history through numerous interpretive panels.<br><br>The Mount Umunhum Trail provides an opportunity to experience the mountain's ecosystem before arriving at the 3,456-foot summit. Most of the well-graded uphill trail is in a bay, oak, and madrone woodland with sections opening up to fantastic views of the Santa Clara Valley. The summit provides unparalleled views of the Bay Area and the ocean, and an opportunity to learn about the mountain's cultural and natural history through numerous interpretive panels. Be prepared for extreme temperatures and wind on the summit! Starting from the Jacques Ridge parking lot is a much longer and more challenging route.<br><br>This trail description is excerpted from the 2019 Guidebook. For details on all trails, trailheads and more < a href="https://www.wildernesspress.com/product.php?productid=16685&cat=0&page=1&utm_source=BARTsite&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=BayAreaRidgeTrail">buy the book</a> from Wilderness Press.
Trail Stats
9.1 km
588 m
1056 m
535 m
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Photos
Some historical context...
Some historical context...
Pine trees along the Mount Umuhnhum Trail
Pine trees along the Mount Umuhnhum Trail
Silicon Valley and the Diablo Range as seen from the the Mount Umunhum summit.
Silicon Valley and the Diablo Range as seen from the the Mount Umunhum summit.
One of three bridges along the Mount Umunhum Trail.
One of three bridges along the Mount Umunhum Trail.
Mt. Umunhum summit, from high on Barlow Road Trail.
Mt. Umunhum summit, from high on Barlow Road Trail.
Historical Radar Tower on the summit of Mount Umunhum.
Historical Radar Tower on the summit of Mount Umunhum.
View before the summit
View before the summit
Steps in last section of the Mount Umunhum Trail, leading to the summit.
Steps in last section of the Mount Umunhum Trail, leading to the summit.
Barlow Road Trail runs through the rugged Santa Cruz Mountains
Barlow Road Trail runs through the rugged Santa Cruz Mountains
Looking towards the valley from Guadalupe Creek Overlook, late one August afternoon.
Looking towards the valley from Guadalupe Creek Overlook, late one August afternoon.
Along the Mount Umunhum Trail.
Along the Mount Umunhum Trail.
Very clean resting/picnic area near the top.
Very clean resting/picnic area near the top.
Plaque near the top.
Plaque near the top.
Native American Ceremonial Circle on top of Mount Umunhum. A sacred place for thousands of years to Native Americans.
Native American Ceremonial Circle on top of Mount Umunhum. A sacred place for thousands of years to Native Americans.
Up ahead is Mt. Umunhum summit
Up ahead is Mt. Umunhum summit
Mt. Umunhum, 3,488 ft., as seen from the north
Mt. Umunhum, 3,488 ft., as seen from the north
Guadalupe Creek Overlook
Guadalupe Creek Overlook