Near Mount Umunhum Trail
Guadalupe Creek Overlook
Near Mount Umunhum Trail
Mt. Umunhum, 3,488 ft., as seen from the north
Near Mount Umunhum Trail
Up ahead is Mt. Umunhum summit
Near Mount Umunhum Trail
Native American Ceremonial Circle on top of Mount Umunhum. A sacred place for thousands of years to Native Americans.
Near Mount Umunhum Trail
Looking towards the valley from Guadalupe Creek Overlook, late one August afternoon.

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Mount Umunhum Trail

3.6 (5 Ratings)
A great trail up to the summit.
4.4
mi
Distance
1,202
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.42mi
Distance
1,202ft
Elevation Gain
61ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
3,462ft
High Point
2,319ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail was opened to the public on September 18, 2017. The trail starts at the parking lot of Bald Mountain Trail. 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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Contributors
Shlomo Waser