Mount Umunhum Trail

Overview

This trail was opened to the public on September 18, 2017. The trail starts at the parking lot of Bald Mountain Trail. <br><br>It climbs steadily (1,300 ft) for 3.7 miles to the summit of Mount Umunhum, the highest peak in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The trail is excellent and easy to follow, making its way up lots of switchbacks to ease the climb. Along the way to the summit, it goes through a variety of trees such as oak, madrone, manzanita etc.

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Pine trees along the Mount Umuhnhum Trail

Pine trees along the Mount Umuhnhum Trail

One of three bridges along the Mount Umunhum Trail.

One of three bridges along the Mount Umunhum Trail.

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.

Historical Radar Tower on the summit of Mount Umunhum.

Historical Radar Tower on the summit of Mount Umunhum.

Along the Mount Umunhum Trail.

Along the Mount Umunhum Trail.

Looking towards the valley from Guadalupe Creek Overlook, late one August afternoon.

Looking towards the valley from Guadalupe Creek Overlook, late one August afternoon.

Very clean resting/picnic area near the top.

Very clean resting/picnic area near the top.

Up ahead is Mt. Umunhum summit

Up ahead is Mt. Umunhum summit

Guadalupe Creek Overlook

Guadalupe Creek Overlook

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