Mount Umunhum

Starting at Bald Mountain Parking Area in Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, the route follows Mount Umunhum Trail westward through mixed chaparral, knobcone pine, coast live oak, California bay, and madrone, with openings toward Santa Clara Valley and the surrounding ridges.

The itinerary then passes the Guadalupe Creek headwaters and Guadalupe Creek Overlook, continuing along the upper mountain approach as the woodland gives way to broader summit views.

The hike finishes on Mount Umunhum’s restored summit, where interpretive features, the ceremonial circle, sweeping views across the Bay Area and toward the ocean, and the preserved former Air Force radar tower give the route a distinctive blend of natural scenery, Indigenous heritage, and Cold War history.

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