A wide range of space observatories on the highest mountain in the area, including the largest glass lens historic observatory from the 1880s, and several generations of subsequent observatory systems.
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.

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Lick Observatory is a must-visit destination for cyclists, featuring historic and modern telescopes, including the world’s largest glass lens observatory. Free tours provide fascinating insights into astronomy and the observatory’s history. At 4,209 feet, temperatures can drop significantly compared to Silicon Valley, especially in winter—bring warm layers.

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May 12, 2017

Road cycling

A wide range of space observatories, including the largest glass lens historic observatory, and several generations of subsequent observatory systems.
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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Top cycling routes to Mount Hamilton - Lick Observatory

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1. Mount Hamilton ascent from McKee

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1,680m

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2. Penitencia Creek Trail loop from McKee

74.1km

05:38

1,820m

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3. Guadalupe River Park Trail – Penitencia Creek Trail loop from Curtner

102km

07:04

1,760m

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Elevation 1,240 m

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Location: Santa Clara County, California, United States

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Mount Hamilton - Lick Observatory

1. Mount Hamilton ascent from McKee

2. Penitencia Creek Trail loop from McKee

3. Guadalupe River Park Trail – Penitencia Creek Trail loop from Curtner

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