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3.6 miles
Distance
1,059 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:46:57
Avg time
1,053 ft
Altitude change
2,315 ft
Altitude min
3,368 ft
Altitude max
2,315 ft
Altitude start
3,369 ft
Altitude end
5.6%
Grade
-3%
Grade max
42.4%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
915 ft
Distance down
1,742 ft
Distance flat
00:46:57
Avg time

Mt Umunhum Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve
    Los Gatos, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #134855 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #153168 in Trail Running
    • #75696 in Hiking
    • #19798 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #5,107 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #7,963 in Trail Running
    • #4,271 in Hiking
    • #1,199 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Horseback
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner

Scenic multi-use singletrack to the top of Mt. Ununhum. Moderate gradient. No technical difficulties.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mt Umunhum Trail Reports

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on Oct 14, 2023
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Avg: 4.32 (6 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 2.0 • 28 miles • 6,283 ft • 8 • Out & Back •
      Ride to Mount Umunhum from the Lexington Reservoir. Can start from downtown Los Gatos and end at a nice...
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      Loop to the top of Mt Umunhum from Hicks Road
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mt Umunhum located?
      Mt Umunhum is located in Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, Los Gatos, California, United States. It is part of the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.15939, -121.87592.
      ▼ How hard is Mt Umunhum?
      Mt Umunhum is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mt Umunhum?
      Mt Umunhum has 1,059 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,315 ft to 3,368 ft.
      ▼ Is Mt Umunhum a point to point trail?
      Mt Umunhum is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mt Umunhum?
      Mt Umunhum is 3.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mt Umunhum?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mt Umunhum. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mt Umunhum? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mt Umunhum are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mt Umunhum?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 47 minutes to ride Mt Umunhum. The trail is 3.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mt Umunhum?
      Mt Umunhum is a moderately popular trail. There have been 868 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,123 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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