Mountain umunhum. At 3486 feet mount umunhum is a prominent peak in the santa cruz mountains just a 45 minute drive south of silicon valley. Mount thayer 1060 m 18 km. The summit of mt.
Umunhum which roughly translates to hummingbird in ohlone indian. Mount umunhum named by past native americans after the resting place of the hummingbird is located along the santa cruz mountain range. The new 37 mile mt.
From the peak beautiful panoramic views of the pacific ocean and the sierra. The concrete cube on its summit visible throughout the bay area pops in and out of view on the mount umunhum trail a surprisingly shady and gently graded 37 mile trail from the bald mountain parking area to mount umunhums summit. Umunhum trail extends from the bald mountain parking area to the summit crossing through the varied habitats of the mountain and offering incredible views of the valley below the ridgelines above and the other great peaks of the bay area.
This multi use trail offers moderate terrain for hikers bicyclists and horseback riders. You can either reach this sacred place via the summit parking area which will just require. A mere three feet higher than its neighbor mount thayer most people recognize it from the huge box like structure that stands on its summit clearly visible from all around the south bay.
Pronounced uhhh mun uhm is a major landmark in the southern bay area and a truly unique peak. Mount umunhum san jose. 10 other mountain peaks closest to mount umunhum.
Mount umunhum is a 124 kilometer heavily trafficked out and back trail located near new almaden california that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. Umunhum is one of the highest peaks in the santa cruz mountain range and is part of the sierra azul open space preserve. Mount umunhum ohlone meaning resting place of the hummingbird is the fourth highest peak in californias santa cruz mountains after loma prieta crystal peak and mt.
The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year round. Umunhum has been newly restored and revived by the midpeninsula open space district mosd and has been recently reopened for public access. Only takes about 45 minutes from hiway 85.
And at the summit is the highest point. Umunhum but well worth the drive. Its a very curvey road up to mt.
Use this relief map to navigate to mountain peaks in the area of mount umunhum. Loma prieta 1155 m 74 km. You can park at the sierra azul parking area and hike 37 miles to the top or you can drive to the upper parking lot and walk up the 156 stairs or a short hike up to.
Mount hamilton 1283 m 316 km. See 39 reviews articles and 50 photos of mount umunhum ranked no25 on tripadvisor among 134 attractions in san jose. Black mountain near los altos california 857 m 281 km.
Long ridge san mateo county california 792 m 277 km. Most of the mountain is within the sierra azul open space preserve.