Mount Umunhum
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Mount Umunhum (Ohlone, possibly meaning hummingbird resting place) is the second highest peak in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California (after Loma Prieta Peak). The mountain is located in Santa Clara County, east of Los Gatos and south of South San Jose.
The summit of Mount Umunhum is the site of the former Almaden Air Force Station, an early warning radar station that operated from 1958 - 1980. Most of the mountain is located in the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, managed by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, although the summit is closed to the public due to lead and asbestos contamination of the former Air Force site. Image:P3030017MtUmunhumSnow crwb.jpg Most people recognize the peak by the large concrete box that sits atop the summit. Even though the mountain is off limits, some make the risky ascent to the top for the adventure.
External links
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* Mount Umunhum on Summitpost.org