Mt Umunhum
- Day hike up to the cube at the summit of Mt Umunhum.
I have climbed many peaks in the Bay Area, but this was one I had not. I think it is the last major, named peak in the SF Bay that I hadn't summited, so I have been looking for a chance.
THE HIKE
![Silicon Valley Selfie at the cube](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6_lMJfeW3DwTlJ7PCSH5H-BNf5AHmjyinYgqnL8xShjgvwbeCp-OP3NTt76ujQVB_gj1O-rWqF4wQ1cQ2fPonc6jmGGo-t5TIuH8VGlgwcSdXFSmxitPVwC87KVjREGrpR_ZiaoR_MdY6vW-RP6cmDqMrGaG1SCuRaBGKrqlEUfDSz4xb50ccLtH4Jw=w640-h480) |
The cube
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Highlights
- Very clear views throughout - and a lot of shade!
- Not very crowded and well groomed, not too steep trail.
- Nice facilities at the parking lot - got lucky and there were a lot of spots.
RECAP
- Location: Mt Umunhum, Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve.
- Date: March 2022.
- Stats: 7.7 total mileage with 1,100+ ft elevation gain
![Trail map Route of hike](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYTQ9ttUtJjK04rUujwsus9ztCusFpUpgLRdZwcQJu8eOaJtGAbtSYES4oUvkh5eiAZKiSIoQdFyts_Jel_Tt4Nk1Lw2CYjAPuZaYdKubMrIu-9ZxTCi7FogZ7RfFP4ZIEFTfXw1fWn8XtobODzbniHGQdALHIZq0uc8t9KNbI3ZLMp_dofXTVEZPacA=w640-h264) |
Route map Gaia GPS | © OpenStreetMap Contributors |
Awesome to finally do it!