Near Summit Trail
Mt. Umunhum, 3,488 ft., as seen from the north
Near Summit Trail
Native American Ceremonial Circle on top of Mount Umunhum. A sacred place for thousands of years to Native Americans.
Near Summit Trail
Very clean resting/picnic area near the top.
Near Summit Trail
Plaque near the top.
Near Summit Trail
Steps in last section of the Mount Umunhum Trail, leading to the summit.

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Summit Trail

3.3 (3 Ratings)
An easy trail with great views of the surrounding area.
0.3
mi
Distance
13
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Views

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.28mi
Distance
13ft
Elevation Gain
4ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
3,476ft
High Point
3,459ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This ADA accessible trail circles around the summit of Mount Umunhum to provide great views of the Silicon Valley below. On a clear day, hikers can see all the way to San Francisco, Monterey Bay, and the Pacific Ocean. There are great views of all the mountains in the area, including Mount Hamilton and Mount Diablo.

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Contributors
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