Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

The entire preserve covers 24 miles of trails.  The Mt. Umunhum Area hosts twelve thousand acre areas that are home to abundant wildlife including mountain lions, deer, bobcats, coyotes, and and fauna includes serpentine grasslands, chaparral, bay trees and oak woodland forests. Mt. Umunhum is a 3,486-foot mountain that is not accessible by trails.  Instead, the 6.2-mile Woods Trail that starts at the Jaques Ridge parking area, takes you to the 3,000-foot Mt. El Sombroso.  There are restrooms but no water availability so bring water and sun protection with you.

Requirements

Dogs are not allowed in the Mt. Umunhum Area.

Disabled Access

Yes, parking and dirt trails are relatively flat for 3 miles.

Map

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Address

Intersection of Mt Umunhum Rd & Hicks Rd

Mt Umunhum Rd & Hicks Rd

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Directions

The Jacques Ridge parking area is located near the intersection of Hicks Road and Mt. Umunhum Road in Los Gatos. Use the second page of the map in the description above and look for the parking lot symbol at SA06 at the intersection of Hicks Rd and Mt Umunhum Rd. There is parking for about ten cars.

Contact Info

Phone: 650-691-1200 or email: info@openspace.org