sunrise on the trail up to Mt Umunhum

Put These Hikes On Your Radar

Some of the most panoramic viewpoints in the Bay Area are also home to former and current radar stations. Be sure to put these hikes on your own radar!

Week: 09.22.2021
Regions: Northern CA

Up Umunhum

Hike to the Summit of Mount Umunhum in the South Bay

Hiker taking in the mountain view from the summit of Mount Umunhum
Plaque for summit of Mount Umunhum at the summit
A person sitting in front of The Cube radar tower
Sunrise view of the Santa Cruz mountains from Mount Umunhum
Rising from the Santa Cruz Mountains, Mount Umunhum is one of the Bay Area’s highest points, reaching an impressive 3,486 feet. With the new 7.4-mile (round-trip) addition to the Bay Area Ridge Trail, locals can finally step up to its peak.
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Hill Yeah!

Hike to Hill 88 in the Marin Headlands

Hike Hill 88 to Battery Townsley in Marin Headlands
Though it stands at only 960 feet, Hill 88 features some of Marin’s best views from a peak not named Mount Tam. See the upper reaches of the wild yet accessible headlands on a 5.5-mile (round-trip) hike.
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Big Wave Hiking

Hike Pillar Point Bluff to See Mavericks in Half Moon Bay

Woman hiking Pillar Point Bluff with her dog on the trail
Pillar Point Bluff's amazing trail system is a coastal haven most popular for being the best spot to watch the famed Mavericks surf break in winter. But this place is beautiful year round for hiking.
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Weekend Sherpa Podcast: Take It Outside

Weekend Sherpa Podcast: Take It Outside

Hikers stand atop Lassen Peak in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Adventure for your earbuds. What's new in the world of the outdoors? Listen to Weekend Sherpa co-founders discuss local hikes, beaches, bike rides, camping spots and all kinds of travel and adventure in California and beyond!
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