January on Mt. Umunhum

The weather couldn’t have been better cool temperatures, clear skies, and a light breeze at times. The group took on the challenge ahead with determination and steady pacing. The trail consisted mostly of fire and access roads and was in reasonably good condition throughout.

The mountain was green and lush from recent rains, and the few streams we encountered were flowing nicely. As the miles added up, the group naturally spread out along the trail, but the majority reached the summit around 10:45 a.m.

At the top, we celebrated with a well-earned 30-minute break, lunch, and victory photos at the summit. Afterward, the hike resumed as we made our descent. On the way down, the main group passed another group that had started a bit later but was closing in on the summit. Congratulations were exchanged, and both groups continued on their way.

We returned to our cars around 1:30 p.m., wrapping up one of the fastest long hikes I’ve completed in quite some time.

In total, the hike took approximately 5 hours and 45 minutes, including a 30-minute lunch and a few short breaks. We covered 16.75 miles and gained about 3,018 feet of elevation an excellent day on the trail and a strong group effort all around.

If you have any questions about my hikes, feel free to message me I’m always happy to share more. If you’re interested in following along, you can find me on Facebook Jason’s Hiking Adventures, Ocean to Peaks Adventures, Bay Area Hikers, Instagram (@jasonshikingadventures), Social Hiker, and AllTrails. Please note that I am not a professional guide. I plan hikes to share the outdoor experience, and each hiker is responsible for their own safety and abilities.

It’s your world to explore and enjoy. A link to the route we took is posted below. Thanks for reading!

Link to trail: [https://www.alltrails.com/…/santa-clara-county-hiking…](https://www.alltrails.com/…/santa-clara-county-hiking…)