Mount Umunhum, located within the 18,000 acre Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve in Santa Clara County, is one of the highest peaks in the Santa Cruz mountain range at 3,486 feet. From its spectacular summit, visitors can experience 360-degree views from the Pacific to the Sierra Nevada! This new Open Space destination also offers a rich nature experience that is accessible to visitors of all abilities, as well as unique opportunities to:
- Learn about Mount Umunhum’s significance to the Native American community, and the opportunity to connect to the mountain in your own way at the summit Ceremonial Space
- Discover the Radar Tower, once a key part of the west coast’s missile defense system, up close
- Find your favorite spot in Silicon Valley from the Summit Shelter and Viewpoint
- Ascend to the peak on one of the mountain’s many accessible paths and enjoy the East Summit Viewpoint
- Watch as the mountain’s incredible biodiversity, from tiny rock garden flowers to towering grey pines, recovers on the restored landscape.
