Tag: Mount Umunhum

Beautiful day. Great to be outdoors. Trail is very well maintained and easy to walk on. Nice grade all the way. Not too many people.

I didn’t see anyone on the trail on my way up until I reached the parking lot right below the peak. Weather was nice. Good…

The dream came true! Mount Umunhum 26 km hike, the longest for now. 5 hours of mountain retreat.

The dream came true! Mount Umunhum 26 km hike, the longest for now. 5 hours of mountain retreat.

Arrive early to to find parking and for better views (as fog dissipates with the sunlight). We arrived around 8AM and there were only 3…

Trail conditions were good. It gets really hot so glad there was shade throughout the hike.

I was mentally prepared to do Rose Peak, but was unable to get a permit and it doesn’t look like I will be able to…

Mt. Umunhum is in an open space preserve and with all the CA state parks virtually shut down, this was the only legal Norcal Peak…

Second time up here in a week,  took the shorter tail this time. Raining all weekend but not during the hike,  though visibility was next…

Another perfect day of hiking.  However my group started at the wrong parking lot, so instead of a 7.4 mile, 1150 vertical hike to the…

Started from the Woods Road trail head in the Almaden Quicksilver Park side because I didn’t realize the Sierra Azul entrance to the trail was…

Had a great time today hiking with my cousin, Roxy! It was a bit cold and sprinkling during the first half of our hike, once…

It all started with a conversation with my ex-girlfriend that centered around trying to come up with an activity on St. Patrick’s Day that did…

Upper 40s at the start. At the top, it was windy, foggy, and wet. I could not see the views from the top but luckily…

The day started off clear at the trailhead, but it wasn’t long before we were in the fog. As we got within a mile of…

Due to intermittent rain throughout the day, the trail was a bit muddy throughout. The ascent was gradual and very pleasant. Due to fogginess, the…

Hoooray!!  Mount Um! ⛰ Was raining on and off for my hike 🌧🌧  & the song ironically floating in my head was “I can see…

I began about 10am and the weather was perfect. I eventually took off my hoodie and was comfortable in my tank. The hike was perfect.…

Midday and midweek was the bet for having the trail and summit mostly to myself.  There were maybe six cars in the parking lot when…

Beautiful day for a hike! A bit chilly but moving made us warm! Didn’t see wildlife or flowers but most likely due to time of…

It was a perfect day…started off a little chilly, but warmed up in the sun.

This was my second time to Mount Umunhum, this time a month earlier in the year and via the easy route; so I got to…

Aloha!  The weather was fabulous today – a combo of blue sky and fast moving fog.  There was a race today on Mt. Umunhum so…

It was a bit warmer than I expected for the Bay Area. Definitely didn’t need my jacket. The trail was surprisingly busy for a Thursday…

It was nice out. the end

It’s a nice, well-maintained trail with gradual incline. It was windy this morning so bring a jacket of some kind. The summit doesn’t look that…

Beautiful weather. Not too crowded on the trail but the parking lots fill up fast at the trailhead. We made it up and back in…

Trail was great, not to difficult not to narrow. Weather was great but a little windy at top.

Weather was good and this was an easier hike.

I had put off hiking Mt. Um for the longest time because of the evil Kubrick-esque cenotaph waiting at the top, but today’s hike proved…

Hiked this one with my husband. It was a really our fourth hike of 2020, (we did Mission peak sometime in Jan, snowshoeing twice –…

Perfect temp!  Great trail.

Arrived at 9:30am on a Sunday and got the LAST spot.  Whew!  Great day with friends!  Love this hike.  Mostly shady, nice steady climb up,…

Great Choice for an Appetizer! Hiked with my Sister Love in a nice cool weather. Shaded brisk walking with 0.5 mile indicators to keep tabs…

We parked at Bald Mountain parking lot. We took the Mount Umunhum trail to the summit. A total of 7.4 miles. Weather was sunny but…

Great day, not a cloud in the sky but on the windy side. The trail was in good condition but the last part at the…

This was my first time to a Beautiful Hike up Mt Umunhum. Perfect weather. Gradual elevation. Lots of shade.

This was an out and back hike with 16 Miles and around 3k elevation gain.

Nice little day hike to start the challenge. Started at 10:30am beautiful sunny day with literally 1 cloud in the sky. Was really windy but…

This hike is the shortest of the NorCal six pack, but I went with a friend, and had a wonderful three-hour trip up and down…

Organized two groups of friends from several local running and racing clubs to meet up for this hike.  Our group of 7 started from the…

It was a perfect day, the day before a windstorm made its way on Sunday. It was foggy, which made for beautiful views above the…

Absolutely loved this trail, lots of shade, except when close to the peak. Gradual elevation.

Awesome!

Easy run up through the clouds.

Parking lots were full at both trailheads, so I parked at the summit, hiked down to the trailhead, and hiked back up to the summit.…

Great day to hike but we started out on the wrong trail (Woods Trail) and by the time we determined we were off course, had…

My son turned 35 on the 31st, and my (considerably older) birthday was the following day. Weather conditions were about perfect, clear, cool but not…

Lovely short and fast hike up the hill. Great weather and views. Did this with a new friend, and it was so great to chat…

Today’s weather was perfect along with the  trail conditions. Climbing Mount Umunhum  can be a little intimidating at first glance, especially when you can see…

The weather was nearly perfect for this hike coming in at 60° or so.   It was a sunny morning and we appreciated the shade…

Got up early and headed up to Mt. Umunhum and arrived at about 8:00am.  At that time, there were still about 5 spots left in…

Mostly overcast, temperature in the 50s, nice day for a 16.8 mile hike, windy and chilly at the summit    https://strava.app.link/P6UiJybOr3

Mostly overcast, temperature in the 50s, nice day for a 16.8 mile hike, windy and chilly at the summit    https://strava.app.link/P6UiJybOr3

Awesome way to get started on our first hike of the season!

Gorgeous, well maintained train, w a few cutbacks which kept the climb to a minimum. Took the opportunity to hit it this weekend, having had…

Cold but sunny. Patches of snow and ice along the way, with full coverage on top! Had to start from Hicks due to road closure.…

Mount Umunhum hike is lovely moderate hike. Parking is a challenge! Get there early or prepare to wait until folks free up spaces. We did…

Fun hike with my guy. Sunny with snow! Trail was easy to follow. A few branches down due to the weight of the snow but…

Hiked with a friend. We had a great time. Lots of fungi. The weather was perfect. The next day, the roads in the park were…

I completed this hike with the US Hiking Bay Area Chapter – the trail was a bit muddy , the weather a bit chilly. Overall,…

HIKE 1 of 6 is complete! Cousins Natalie and Eric joined me as we summited our first peak of the decade. Here are some stats…

Yesterday, I began my quest to complete the 2020 Northern California Six-Pack of Peaks.  I climbed to the summit of Mt. Um (3,486 ft.). This…

This past Sunday, I began my quest to complete the 2020 Northern California Six-Pack of Peaks.  I climbed to the summit of Mt. Um (3,486…

Foggy and drizzly at the peak. Met a group of other Social Hikers starting there Nor Cal 6 peak challenge today.

Beautiful hike on Mount Umhunum. We were greeted by 3 beautiful deers before starting our 17 miles hike. Foggy day, sunny at time but really…

Started off our hike from the Bald Mountain parking area with a clear view of the summit and tower. But before we were a mile…

Some sun mixed with fog. Freezing with a biting wind at the top. Saw three pretty deer about a mile in.

The hike was great and the trail was in a good condition, at patches a little muddy. The weather was partly cloudy with cold wind…

Great trail rising up through the clouds and mist to reach the summit.  Very interesting history of the area.

Foggy at summit. Lots of traffic on the way down.

Foggy!

At “the resting place of the hummingbird” the sun shone brightly on a glistening green carpet. Trails were well-canopied, and the summit marker–a former radar…

This was a perfect clear day. We started early and the trail was very quiet for most of the hike. I hiked with my husband,…

Hiked with my friend Christine and her husband Andy.  It was a gorgeous day, perfect for hiking.  The trail was easier than I expected, and…

Beautiful clear day in the south bay to hike Mount Umunhum. Weather was cool and crisp but made for clear blue skies. Trail is in…

Clear day to hike Mount Umunhum. 360° views of the entire south bay. Will be back!

This trail is growing on me, just sad that it is a bit of a drive to get to. The gradual  tough incline can be…

Nice, easy 8 miles today. Glad to see the upper part of the trail is open again. (It was closed for repair last summer.) Saw…

Did it with 3 terrific people – fun day!!

Easy to moderate beautiful views very well maintained

The most beautiful hike! Stunning views! Weather was perfect and trail conditions were awesome.  Kept very well maintained.

Trail conditions were good

Weather was perfect. In the high 40s low 50s all morning.

Always impressed with the quality of well-engineered trails going to this summit. Aside for a small patch of mud, the trails were in pristine condition.…

Started at the Bald Mountain Parking Lot (I believe it’s called). Took the 7.2 mile loop trail to the summit. Great weather, was very windy…

Parked at the Bald Mountain parking lot. Got there about 10ish. Only a few other cars in the lot with one group already returning. Quickly…

Arrived about 8:30. Not a soul around. I was the first car. Weather was a brisk 42, but virtually no wind and the skies were…

More cars in parking lot, but not many people on the trail. The weather was comfortable and cool, good visibility. Early January in San Jose…

Nice clear day, happy with the official mileage. https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/mount-umunhum–1201

Woke up early with my partner, Tanner, and drove from the East Bay to do Umunhum and Sizer in a day and it went great!…

Perfect weather. One of the nicest trails I’ve been on, and it was the best way to start out the year with my partner!

Perfect weather. One of the nicest trails I’ve been on, and it was the best way to start out the year with my partner!

I grew up in the Almaden Valley and was excited to go to Mt. Umunhum!  The trails are beautiful, well maintained and well marked (and…

My cycling buddy asked if I wanted to hike in the nearby Almaden-Quicksilver park, on New Year’s Day. My response? “Not interested. I need to…

A chilly (but warm at times), overcast (but sunny at times) and gorgeous autumn day with 11 comrades (Great Hikes Plus One – meetup.com), followed…

A crispy, late Fall hike marking the last of my 6-pack peaks. The drama of cloud and fog with a gauzey ball of sun attempting…

Took advantage of a break from the rain to get in my final hike of the peak series.  In December, it is a no sweat…

Foggy most of the way up with breaks in the clouds along the way, but fogged in at the top.  No wind and temps in…

Beautiful madrones and manzanitas on the way up during a partly cloudy, foggy, & rainy hike up to the Radar Station. A short but sweet…

Where the hell is this place? And what is it called again and how do you pronounce it? U-mun-hum? Amunhum? Umuhumn? Ahmumum? Hummus? Does that…

Mt Umunhum is a long and peaceful hike. I was in the company of some seasoned 2019 Nor Cal Six Pack Peak Challenge finishers. And…

Solo day hike to finally begin the challenge.

We started at the second parking lot from mt. Umunhum road. The trail was well maintained and wide enough for the two of us to…

The trail was not technical at all and way easier than I expected. It was a really great hike with my family, and I was…

Fairly easy hike with amazing views along the way. Mostly shaded with gentle incline and switchbacks along the way. Pretty windy the last .25 mile…

Gentle slopes and switchbacks. Trail well-maintained. Saw deer and a coyote on the drive up. Weather was perfect. Gorgeous summit made for a beautiful day!

Pleasantly surprised with how easy this trail was. Finished in less than 4 hours. Only saw 6 other people on the trail. Had the whole…

Totally loved it the views were breathtaking !!!

Great hike after a few month respite due to summer vacations and travels.  The temperature was warm (mid 80’s).  Started on the trail at about…

I would say it was a decent and a warmup hike for upcoming peaks. Trail condition is good and you may find some deers and…

Fun hike! A great hike one for anyone getting back into it. A steady uphill for about 3.5 miles to the peak, then steady down…

Beautiful hike. I bit foggy and windy at the peak but overall sunny and pleasant

The trail was in excellent condition, restrooms at trailhead were acceptable.  It was windy and sunny at the parking lot and first part of climb. …

good trail conditions. A bit foggy and breezy at the top

Beautiful morning – very breezy but nice. I decided to run to the summit and back.  The climb was a bit tough to run but…

Easy trail! (I backpacked in the Sierras last week – so anything was easier!) Many switchbacks so no intense uphill climbs.  The bugs were a…

Quick little jaunt up some switchbacks to a nice view of South Bay. Great way to work up an appetite for the rest of the…

Started early to avoid the heat but it was already warm at 7:30am! Parking lot was filling up quickly at that time. My boyfriend hiked…

Decided to start the weekend with a hike to the top of Mt. Umunhum.  I got a later start than I wanted but because of…

We originally planned to start at the Bald Mountain Trail head and hike to the peak of Bald Mountain afterwards. However, there was a huge…

Great first hike of the challenge, already planning a trip back when cooler.

My plans for last Saturday got cancelled, so I decided to tackle another peak…Mount Umunhum. This was a wonderful, easy hike. The trail was well…

first hike of this years challenge was a beautiful one. we started a little later in the day (2pm) ad were back to the car…

Warm day, love all the hikes.

I’ve been wanting to do this hike for a while. I took the recommendation and started at the Mt Bald parking lot. It was a…

Saw a mountain lion about 1.5 miles in cross the trail and bail out of sight! Scary.

A moderate hike even when temps are in the high 80s.  Amazing views of Silicon Valley from the top, and an incredibly well-done interpretive job…

One of my favorite hikes! You know what? It was really fun. Everything was nice–we saw animals: a deer, a bobcat, a big grey squirrel,…

This was a very nice hike on clear day after a foggy morning.  The fog remained in the valley below the mountain and made the…