Senior Wellness Hike - Mount Umunhum

Meeting Spot & Directions

• Parking Location: Bald Mountain Parking Lot (Click Here for the Google Maps Link)
• Directions:
  • From Camden Avenue, turn on to Hicks Road. Follow Hicks Road up the mountain, passing the the Guadalupe Reservoir.
  • Soon, you will come to a stop sign intersection, where you'll make a right turn onto Mt Umunhum Road.
  • Follow Mt Umunhum Road until you reach the Bald Mountain Parking Lot, which will be on the left turn off the road. You'll see the bathrooms where you turn in to the parking lot.
• Parking: Free but parking is limited to 11 vehicles. Carpooling is highly encouraged.
• Bathrooms: Yes, there are bathrooms near this parking lot.

Trail Details

• Distance: 2.8 miles
  • Difficulty: 🟡 easy to moderate
• Elevation Gain: 347 ft.
  • Equivalent: 🪜 35 flights
  • Difficulty: 🟡 easy to moderate
• Type: Out and Back
• Hike Map: AllTrails Link | Park Map: Link

What to Bring

• Hiking boots or sturdy shoes with grip and ankle support
• Layers and comfortable clothing — check the forecast → the day before
• Reusable water bottle
• Hat and sunscreen
• Camera
• Hiking poles (optional — we also have poles available at the trailhead)

What We Provide

We've got the rest covered at the trailhead:

• Hiking poles
• Sunscreen, bug spray and hand sanitizer
• Water and snacks
• Daypacks
• Lunch

This event is brought to you through a grant in support of senior programs, on behalf of Silicon Valley Community Foundation’s Health strategy.