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Welcome to "Hum Up Um"
The Trail Portal, Pacific Coast Trail Runs, and The Running Revolution are jazzed to kick off the 3rd annual Hum Up Um. This 7.8 mile journey from Bald Mtn Parking lot on Mt Umunhum Road to "The Cube" and back is one of our favorite courses to run. About the Cube atop Mount Umunhum (Home of the Ohlone Indians of California, means resting place of the hummingbird) is the fourth-highest peak in California's Santa Cruz Mountains (after Loma Prieta, Crystal Peak, and Mt. Chual). The mountain is situated in Santa Clara County, south of San Jose. It is sometimes referred to as Mount Um by locals. Most of the mountain is within the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve.
The mountain is topped by an 8.5 story (84.5 feet tall) concrete radar tower (5 floors interior), known locally as "the Cube" or "the Box". The tower was built in 1957 as part of Almaden Air Force Station, a radar surveillance post that operated from 1958 to 1980. The Cube, which housed an 85.5-ton AN/FPS-24 radar, was completed in 1962 and used to watch for hostile aircraft during the Cold War. Its signal put an electronic zip into every radio, TV, and sound system within its 250-mile range on every rotation.
For more info, check out this video: bit.ly/VidStoryofUmunhum
Event Information
Location: Mount Umunhum, San Jose Ca
Event Format: Open Course
Event Start Date: Jan 8th 2022
Event End Date: September 30th, 2022
The Gate to enter Mt Umunhum Rd opens at 7am. All attempts MUST be completed within the official park hours of The Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, NO EXCEPTION. The hours are from one-half hour before official sunrise, until one-half hour after official sunset. ABSOLUTELY NO EARLY START OR LATE FINISH.
Entry Fee: $29
Course Start: Mt Umumhum Trailhead across from Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve Mt Umunhum Rd, Parking Lot
Course End: Mt Umumhum Trailhead across from Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve Mt Umunhum Rd, Parking Lot
Distance: 7.8 miles
Elevation Gain: + 1215ft
Course Trail Type: Groomed dirt trails, single-track dirt trails, paved stairs, 6% Average Grade
Event Swag, Awards & Online Store
SWAG - All entrants will receive the following:
1. TBD.
2. Custom Neck Gaiter: Event logo/design imprinted on 10-inch face-covering pulled up from neckline.
3. Race Sticker: Hum Up Um Logo Sticker
4. TheTrailPortal.com Sticker
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Additional PCTR items may be purchased on our online store:
https://the-trail-portal.myshopify.com/
Items must be picked up at or vendor partner "Running Revolution" in Campbell Ca. Items may be picked up from 2/1/2022 to 9/30/2022. Check with store for current hours.
Social Networking
We encourage you to share your experience with others on these social platforms. Talk about the route, parking tips, and what activities you did before or after your Jam
Facebook | Instagram (PCTR) | Instagram (The Trail Portal) | Twitter
Event Partners
Running Revolution
511 East Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008
Monday: 10a – 5p | Tuesday - Friday: 10a – 7p
Saturday: 10a – 6p | Sunday: 11a – 5p
15% discount available for registered entrants only. Must present a copy of registration at checkout to qualify.
Event Photo Page
Express yourself and add your Hum Up Um photos for everyone to enjoy.
Hum Up Um 2022 Crowdpic Link
Directions and Parking
Mt Umunhum Trail head across from Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve Mt Umunhum Rd, Parking Lot
http://bit.ly/HumUpUmDirections
• Parking Information Please park within the parking spaces provided. You will be ticketed if you park illegally
• NO PARKING SIGNS MEAN NO PARKING
• Overflow parking will occur along Mt Umunhum Road
WARNING: Locals warned that due to the remoteness of this parking lot, it is unfortunate that vehicle break-ins do occur frequently. Be smart and plan accordingly. DO NOT leave valuables in your vehicle including your keys, ID, electronics and wallet. Assume the protocol that you can part with anything you left behind in your car during your run.
Course Information & Maps
Here you will find all data and information necessary for you to have a safe and enjoyable time while participating in the "Hum Up Um" event. We recommend you print the following if you are unfamiliar with the course. We also recommend at a minimum you download the RunGo App and use it while navigating the course.
Links
Printable Map | Elevation Profile | GPX File | RunGoApp (Voice Activated Course App)
Course Description: Enjoy this moderate run/hike on the new Mount Umunhum trail as your start the ascent to the "Cube". There are many scenic lookouts points of Silicon Valley along the way. You will traverse switchback after switchback as you travel up with Cube in view most of the way. The trail system is about 50% covered in shade and well-marked every mile with Bay Area Ridge Trail signs. As you near the top you will go along a set of stairs that will take you to the highest point in your journey right in front of the Cube. As you start your descent stay to the left side of the Cube you will see the traffic circle and follow it to the right side, look for signs to the lower parking lot, you will go down a set of stairs across the parking lot and find your way back to the dirt trail that will lead you back to the start. Whatever your way, enjoy it your way. Then, do it faster the next time ;-)
Turn-by-Turn Directions:Start at Mount Umunhum Trail across the street from the parking lot next to the crosswalk
• Turn left onto Mount Umunhum Trail
• At mile .30 cross the fire trail and stay on Mount Umunhum trails
• At mile 3.47 stay on the trail stay to the right
• At mile 3.65 stay on the trail and go up the stairs
• Stay on the trail until you pass the Cube (on your Right)
• Stay to the right side of the traffic circle and stay on the Mount Umunhum Trail
• Follow the trail to the lower parking lot (pick back up the trail straight across the parking lot)
• Turn left and cross Mount Umunhum Rd (paved) and proceed back onto the Mount Umunhum Trail
• At the next junction turn sharp right and head back down the Mount Umunhum trail.
• At mile 7.42 cross back over the fire road and stay on the trail to the right
• Follow the same trail back to the start
Water: Due to Covid, the water fountains may not be on at the Cube, please plan to bring all the water you will need for an 8-mile loop.
Restrooms: The restrooms are open with social distance restrictions at both the start (parking lot) and the turnaround at the Cube.
I M P O R T A N T
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Mountain Lions ALERT – Big cats are very actively and thriving in the Sierra Azul and the nearby Santa Cruz mountain ranges. They are most active around dusk and dawn. Locals have reported frequent sightings so encountering them is VERY REAL. The segment to the summit is lined with tree covers and not always well traveled by hikers/runners. Due to the remoteness of this location, exercise caution and vigilance at all time during your run. Avoid using earbuds or loud music that will tune you out from your surroundings.
Check out this video, bit.ly/MtUmMountainLions, of mountain lions sightings at Mt Umumhum. Pay specific attention to the time of day in the footage. Your safety is our number one priority so please educate yourself in the unlikely event should you do encounter a mountain lion. We highly recommend running as a group or with a buddy. Feel free to post in our Strava Club, bit.ly/HumUpUmStravaClub, to organize your own meet-ups.
>>> See more footage at the end of this page on Mountain Lion encounters. <<<
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Mountain Lion Videos
• Mountain Lions on Mt Umumhum, bit.ly/MtUmMountainLions
• Mountain Lion Stand Off, bit.ly/MountainLionStandOff
• Mountain Lion Attacks, bit.ly/MtLionAttacks
• What Mountain Lion sounds like, bit.ly/MtLionScreaming
• Mountain Lion Chirps, bit.ly/MtLionChirp
• Mountain Lion Screaming, bit.ly/MtLionScreaming2
• Face to Face with a mountain lion, bit.ly/MtLionFace2Face
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• What To Do when encountering a mountain lion, bit.ly/MtLionWhatToDo
Park Information
https://www.openspace.org/preserves/sierra-azul
Event's current local time: 2:03 PM PT
