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We live in Fishcamp and have been hearing a mountain lion almost daily for the past month. Something to keep in mind is that in addition to the typical scream they can also make a sound called chirping. We thought it was some kind of a bird until I looked it up. They are beautiful but I wish it would move on to the rest of its range
I can assure you, as you probably already know, that mountain lion in question detected your group hundreds of yards away if not much further. Yet it still attacked your pup within ten yards or less of your group of adults that were making noise on your hike.
Thanks. We have a cabin in central camp and have done the shut eye trail often. What month was your hike you did not say? The last 2 years have been so dry and all the fires this does not surprise me. We had a sighting 2 yrs ago in camp. Glad everyone is ok.
Like Ken mentioned, a lion should have a healthy fear of humans. The fact that it attacked your dog when it knew you were there means its very likely it could be a danger to humans. We all hike with our kids 20-30 feet in front of us (or more), right? Did you notify the forest service?
In September, a woman in a home just down the street from City Hall discovered a bear that had apparently found its way to some mangos before being politely removed by California Department of Fish and Wildlife and police officials, who had issued a warning for residents to avoid the area.
In the case of mountain lions, sightings are relatively rare in the city. But in the latest reports, they were in an area right up against the hillsides, near some undeveloped open space, Carlson said.
Among the most successful predators in the Sierra Nevada, mountain lions are incredibly powerful animals who lead solitary lives. Also known as cougars, puma or panthers, these hunter mammals have all-over tawny-colored bodies with black-tipped ears and tails. Males average 130 to 150 pounds, with females weighing less than half that size. But make no mistake about it: these fierce, muscular cats of either sex can take down a full-grown deer or bighorn sheep.
Mountain lion attacks are rare, but not unheard of in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Smart tips for avoiding encounters with mountains include: not hiking alone; keeping children close to you at all times; and avoiding positions that make you look like prey (e.g., crouching, bending down or over). If you notice a mountain lion, do not run away. Make yourself appear as large as possible, keeping children at your side, and waving your arms slowly above your head. To convince the lion you are not prey, speak in a loud firm voice, make eye contact, and throw sticks or stones while remaining upright. If attacked, fight back.
The largest of the open space lands that Midpen manages, Sierra Azul Preserve protects more than 19,000 acres of wilderness in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Overlooking the Lexington Reservoir, Los Gatos and southern neighborhoods of San Jose, the preserve encompasses much of the Sierra Azul range and its foothills - topped by the 3,486-foot peak of Mount Umunhum. With 26 miles of multiuse trails for hiking, dog walking, biking and horseback riding, the varied landscape offers visitors views of serpentine grasslands, rocky and steep chaparral, dense stands of bay trees, shaded oak woodland forests, deep ravines and riparian corridors that surround the seasonal or year-round water flow. Prime mountain lion habitat, Sierra Azul Preserve also provides homes for deer, bobcats, coyotes and many other species of animals.
This preserve has the beauty and ruggedness of an unspoiled wilderness, but has been inhabited by people for a millennia. Native Americans have celebrated their traditions and histories at Mount Umunhum, which figures prominently in the Amah Mutsun people's creation story. German and Austrian refugees of the Franco-Prussian War settled in the area in 1870 to be near the New Almaden Quicksilver mining operations, developing the land for orchards and vineyards. From 1957 to 1980, the Mount Umunhum summit was the site of the Almaden Air Force Station, which served as part of a network of radar stations. The square concrete structure that is still visible was once the base for a large Cold War-era radar sail.
Due to its size, Sierra Azul Preserve is divided into four areas. Two are open to the public: Kennedy-Limekiln and Mount Umunhum, which opened in 2017 after a nearly decade-long effort to remove many of the abandoned military buildings, clean up the site's hazardous materials and restore the summit. Cathedral Oaks and Rancho de Guadalupe Areas are closed, but opening them to public access are priority projects of the Measure AA general obligation bond.
A 0.7 mile of a grassy hillside offering expansive views of the Almaden Valley and the Mount Hamilton range to the east. A portion of Bald Mountain trail heading east from the Bald Mountain Parking Area is easy access.
This 3.9-mile trail extends from the Bald Mountain parking area to the Summit, crossing through the varied habitats of the mountain and offering incredible views of the valley below, the ridgelines above, and the other great peaks of the Bay Area. The multi-use trail offers moderate terrain for hikers, bicyclists, and horseback riders; and, at the summit, is the highest point on the Bay Area Ridge Trail. Trail usage from the Trailhead Shelter located 3.5 miles up the Mount Umunhum Trail near the parking lot to the summit and all summit pathways is limited to hikers only.
At the top of Mount Umunhum, visitors can enjoy the 0.3-mile accessible pathway to the west summit that leads to the ceremonial circle, east summit view point, summit shelter, and interpretive displays.
From the trailhead at the Jacques Ridge parking area, this trail winds around the north side of Mount Umunhum, climbing to near the summit of Mount El Sombroso, before meeting the Kennedy and Limekiln Trails. To the east, this trail connects with the Wood Road Trail in Almaden Quicksilver County Park.
The Stories of Mount Umunhum audio tour app allows you experience a virtual guided tour around the summit of Mt. Umunhum at your own pace. Learn how Mount Umunhum got its name and hear Air Force veterans, Indigenous peoples and others tell their personal stories about life on the mountain.
The Stories of Mount Umunhum app is available for free on the App Store. We recommend downloading the audio tour app before your visit, because cell service and wireless connectivity can be limited in the area. The audio tour is also available on YouTube.
Mount Umunhum is one of the highest peaks in the Santa Cruz mountain range at 3,486 feet. You can hike to (or from) the summit on the multiuse Mount Umunhum Trail, which passes through mixed chaparral scrub, knobcone pine forest, coastal woodlands and steep, exposed terrain with cliffs and rocky outcrops. The summit's rocky, nutrient-poor serpentine soils are home to numerous endemic plant species, including rare flowering plants that reveal themselves each spring. From its summit, visitors can experience 360-degree views from the Pacific to the Sierra Nevada and learn about the mountain's long history with Native Americans, gold rush-era mining and the Cold War. The summit is accessible to visitors of all abilities.
Dogs are permitted on leash on more than 12 miles of trail including Limekiln, Priest Rock and Kennedy Trails. Dogs are NOT allowed at Mount Umunhum on the trail, summit, parking lots, or Mt. Umunhum road (includes dogs in cars).
There is a treasure hidden throughout the Sierra Azul Preserve that begs to be discovered each spring - wildflowers. Nearly 350 species of flowering plants have been identified during Midpen's annual wildflower censuses. They are scattered across the varied landscape. Sharp eyes will spot them in the serpentine grasslands, steep and rocky chaparral and among dense stands of bay trees and shaded oak woodland forest. To help you on your hunt, Midpen has created an easy-to-use color-coded guide to the most common wildflowers observed during the annual censuses.
Midpen has dedicated significant resources to the restoration of the Mount Umunhum within Sierra Azul, which has led to several surprising and assuring discoveries of wildlife species within the preserve including Santa Cruz kangaroo rats and purple martins.
Here are some of the plants and animals that other visitors have observed at this preserve and recorded in iNaturalist. Protected species may be excluded and some species may not yet have been observed. Help improve iNaturalist by adding your observations to the Midpen Biodiversity Index project
Midpen trails and facilities are generally very safe. However, you are entering an environment where there are some naturally occurring hazards. Reasonable caution and common sense should be utilized when venturing into any outdoor environment.
From 1957 to 1980, the summit was the site of the former Almaden Air Force Station where it served as part of a network of radar stations. The square concrete structure at the top of Mount Umunhum was once the base for a large Cold War-era radar sail. The summit has been closed since 1980 when the base was decommissioned. The base was acquired by the District and added to the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve in 1986. In 2009, Midpen received federal funding, which enabled Midpen to clean up the site. Over 3,000 cubic yards of hazardous materials, including lead paint, asbestos, fuel storage containers and PCB transformers were removed along with13,680 tons of concrete, asphalt, wood and other materials, 97% of which were recycled or reused.
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