Posted in San Francisco April 15, 2017 by Julian Garr

This Is The Newest State Park Near San Francisco And It’s Incredible

As the summer gets closer, the desire to explore and discover new places increases. The amount of nature and wildlife is always abundant in California, so there is no reason not to try. If you’re looking to try a new park area near San Francisco then keep reading!

Mount Umunhum is located in Santa Clara County, south of San Jose.

This is a 12-acre mountaintop, located within the 18,000-acre Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve south of Los Gatos.

Closed to the public since 1980, the summit of Mount Umunhum will finally open starting this September.

The 3,486-foot mountain had been set to open more recently, but the opening was delated due to construction, increased costs and bad weather.

Mountain and nature lovers are excited for the opening of Mount Um because it will offer more views comparable to Mount Diablo, Mount Tam and Mount Hamilton.

There is a diversity of plants, terrain, and rocks that have adapted to the challenging environment of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

This area has been a recognizable spot because of "the cube," a five-story concrete radar tower building perched on top of the summit. The building at the summit used to be a radar installation, formerly of Almaden Air Force Station.

There will be nearly 5 miles of new trails, now under construction, that will satisfy hikers, mountain bikers and more!

Plan ahead and make time to explore Mount Umenhum. You'll be sure to love the dramatic views of this area near Santa Cruz.

Let us know what you think of this place. If you have a better park in mind then let us know too. If you’re curious about nature and hiking then check out This Epic Zipline Near San Francisco That Will Take You On An Adventure Of A Lifetime

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