Almaden Quicksilver to Mount Umunhum 16.8 Mi Difficult Hike

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Distance: 16.8 miles, out and back.
Hiking Time: 8 hours
Elevation Gain/ Loss: ± 2,825 feet
Difficulty: Difficult
Requirement: While moving, hikers must be able to hike at a minimum speed of 2.5 mph (24 minutes per mile).
Lunch and breaks: We will take a 15 minute lunch break. There will be occasional short breaks as needed.
Sleep Late and Hike Dog Policy: No Dogs Learn More
Please read our tutorial for hiking in the sun:
https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/tutorials/how-to-hike-in-the-sun/
Facilities:
Restroom across Hicks Road at the Sierra Azul parking lot.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

Google Maps Link:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/hZeztjE8dg5qVUYn9?g_st=ipc

Please use the Google Maps link above to familiarize yourself with the trip and explore various route options from your home. Zoom in all the way.

NOTE: The GPS locations below and the map link above are accurate enough to find us by looking around with your eyes when you get there. Don't be shy, say "Hello" and introduce yourself when your get there.

(Most Cars) GPS Degrees Minutes Seconds Format:
37°10'31.1"N 121°51'44.2"W

(Google Maps) GPS Degrees Decimal Format:
37.1753056,-121.8622778

Recommended Maps:
Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve Map:
https://www.openspace.org/sites/default/files/maps/map_SA.pdf

AllTrails Map:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/almaden-quicksilver-to-mount-umunhum-42e77b6?p=-1&sh=pyl4xm&utm_medium=map_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality

CARPOOLING:
We will use this link for carpooling:

https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/4m2vgr

Please sign up here.

CARPOOLING MANNERS:
Please refrain from trying to negotiate your carpool in the comments, as it is equivalent to sending multiple "Reply All" emails to everyone.
Please start your carpool quest, by first adding yourself to the carpool link above.
Then, use the contact info provided by the driver or rider in the link above to contact them directly and privately.
Please be considerate of others and resist the urge to "Reply All".
Thank you for understanding.

HIKING DIRECTIONS:
Start at the Hicks/Woods Road Parking Lot ->
Take the short trail north of the parking lot and cross Hicks Road onto Mt Umunhum Road to the Jacque Ridge parking lot on the right (0.2 mi) ->
Straight onto Woods Trail (2.7 mi) ->
Left onto Barlow Road (1.9 mi) ->
Right onto Mount Umunhum Trail (2.9 mi) ->
Right onto unnamed trail until reaching the old radar tower and Mount Umunhum summit (0.5 mi) ->
LUNCH BREAK (15 minutes) ->
Circle counterclockwise around outer trail around the summit, turn right and go downstairs to the Mount Umunhum parking lot (0.3 mi) ->
Turn left and cross Mt Umunhum Road onto Mt Umunhum Trail (0.1 mi) ->
Turn right to stay on Mt Umunhum Trail and return to the starting point using the same trails in the reverse direction (8.0 mi).

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