Mount Hamilton - Lick Observatory
Mount Hamilton - Lick Observatory
Tips
July 28, 2016
Cycling
Very informative free tours. If visiting in winter bring warm clothes, as the elevation results in dramatically lower temperatures than in Silicon Valley just below, as indicated by the snow we encountered.
January 18, 2025
Road cycling
May 12, 2017
Road cycling
Very informative free tours. If visiting in winter bring warm clothes, as the elevation results in dramatically lower temperatures than in Silicon Valley just below, as indicated by the snow we encountered. ucolick.org/main/visit/bikers.html
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Mount Hamilton - Lick Observatory
231
riders
30.7km
03:09
1,330m
180m
Tackle the difficult 19.1-mile Mount Hamilton Ride, gaining 4362 feet in elevation to the historic Lick Observatory with panoramic views.
5.0
(5)
476
riders
77.6km
05:43
1,830m
1,830m
This difficult 48.2-mile road cycling loop from Berryessa climbs 6017 feet to Mount Hamilton and passes through JD Grant Park.
5.0
(1)
119
riders
68.0km
05:05
1,680m
1,680m
Challenging 42.2-mile touring bicycle ascent of Mount Hamilton from McKee, gaining 5500 feet with panoramic Bay Area views.
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Elevation 1,240 m
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