Tag Archives: Mt Umunhum

SCCP PixInParks 2020 (ADA route): Almaden Quicksilver County Park

Posted on February 28, 2020 by trailhiker

During the month of February I have been hiking the trails that were designated for the 2020 PixInParks Challenge, a program sponsored by Santa Clara County Parks.  The program consists of seven easy-to-moderate hikes, each in a different county park, … Continue reading →

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Calero County Park – wildflowers along Lisa Killough Trail

Posted on April 20, 2018 by trailhiker

Very recently Santa Clara County Parks opened a new section in Calero County Park northwest of Calero Reservoir, referred to as the Rancho San Vicente section of the park.  There is a brand new trailhead with a large parking area … Continue reading →

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Plants on Mt Umunhum along the Bay Area Ridge Trail

Posted on February 17, 2018 by trailhiker

This is a second post about a hike on the new Bay Area Ridge Trail segment on Mt Umunhum, from the Woods Trail to the summit via Barlow Rd and the new Mt Umunhum Trail.  The Mt Umunhum Trail opened … Continue reading →

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Woods Trail to Mt Umunhum summit parking via Barlow Rd and Mt Umunhum Trail

Posted on February 17, 2018 by trailhiker

Ever since the Mt Umunhum summit area in Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve opened to the public in September 2017 I have been looking for a good opportunity to visit – well, not just visit, but hike the newly-dedicated segment … Continue reading →

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Stanford Dish and Matadero Creek Trails

Posted on April 18, 2016 by trailhiker

Over the last several months I’ve been going regularly to walk the Stanford Dish Trail, aka The Dish.  In fact, it has become my favorite hilly training walk route, and I typically make two passes around the loop.  This time … Continue reading →

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Santa Teresa County Park: Stile Ranch and Fortini Trails

Posted on May 17, 2015 by trailhiker

This spring I seem to be doing some short hikes with specific purposes, generally to try to find a particular wildflower. This time I went to Santa Teresa County Park south of San Jose hoping to see some most beautiful … Continue reading →

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Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve: Bald Mountain and Mt Umunhum Area

Posted on May 6, 2015 by trailhiker

The Bald Mountain staging area in Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve opened relatively recently, in 2014, and facilitates trail exploration near Mt Umunhum. This hike was a first-time visit to the area and featured spectacular views and a nice variety … Continue reading →

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Coyote Ridge Open Space wildflower hike

Posted on March 30, 2015 by trailhiker

Coyote Ridge is an open space parcel in central Santa Clara County, including a small protected area within a larger study area. The protected area is owned by the VTA and managed by the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority … Continue reading →

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Skylawn Cemetery Trail

Posted on May 17, 2014 by trailhiker

Every year new segments are added to the Bay Area Ridge Trail. This year a newly-dedicated segment passes through Skylawn Memorial Park in San Mateo, connecting to the Fifield-Cahill Trail at the north end and CA-92 at Skyline Blvd at … Continue reading →

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Garin Regional Park

Posted on May 14, 2014 by trailhiker

Garin and Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Parks are two adjacent open spaces in the Hayward foothills just behind Mission Blvd, CA-238. They share a network of trails that offer several opportunities for loop hikes up to at least 7 miles … Continue reading →

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