A bit of Bay Area Cold War history and great Bay Area views await visitors to Mount Umunhum in the Santa Cruz Mountains above San Jose.
At 3,486 feet, Mount Umunhum is among the highest peaks in the Bay Area. On a clear day, it’s possible to see skylines of the region’s three largest cities and as far north as Mount Tamalpais in Marin County. From a few spots on the twisty road up the mountain, Monterey Bay is also visible. Downtown San Jose, 22 miles away, is easy to spot, as are Mount Hamilton and Mount Diablo.
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