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Mount Umunhum, San Jose

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#9 of 26 in Parks in San Jose
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Mount Umunhum (Ohlone for "Resting Place of the Hummingbird") is a peak in the Santa Cruz Mountains, located in Santa Clara County, California. It is the fourth-highest peak in the Santa Cruz Mountains, after Loma Prieta, Crystal Peak, and Mt. Chual. Most of the mountain is located within the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve.

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  • By 7268
    Awesome trail. absolutely nothing challenging. slight gradient and wide well-groomed trail all the way up. perhaps rated moderate simply for the length? This trail is a geologic wonderland. And... 
    Awesome trail. absolutely nothing challenging. slight gradient and wide well-groomed trail all the way up. perhaps rated moderate simply for the length? This trail is a geologic wonderland. And...  more »
  • By Crockett730
    Ideally, go on a cloudless and clear day when the winds have cleared out the Santa Clara Valley and beyond. You can see downtown San Fran, Mt Tamalpais, Monterey Bay, Mt Hamilton and beyond. Bring... 
    Ideally, go on a cloudless and clear day when the winds have cleared out the Santa Clara Valley and beyond. You can see downtown San Fran, Mt Tamalpais, Monterey Bay, Mt Hamilton and beyond. Bring...  more »
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  • By Jimmy Con
    They just took down and finished construction you can now walk around it was beautiful today
  • By Micaela Johnson
    Amazing spot. So few know about it
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