Name: Mt. Hamilton Climb West
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Mt. Hamilton Climb West

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Location: East Foothills, Santa Clara County, California, United States

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1. Piedmont Ponds – Mount Hamilton Road loop from Fremont

131km

06:31

1,940m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Piedmont Ponds – Fremont Central Park loop from Fremont

132km

07:04

2,440m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Paul_C

May 13, 2025

Mount Hamilton climb from the west, starting in Alum Rock is a truly classic and popular road biking challenge leading to the iconic Lick Observatory. Over approximately 18.1 to 18.6 miles, you'll gain a significant 4,200 to 4,300 feet, with a moderate average gradient around 4-4.8%, though this includes some welcome short descents. The climbing portions are more consistently in the 5-7% range, making it a long, steady effort. As you wind your way up with seemingly endless switchbacks, the scenery is spectacular and constantly improving, offering expansive views of the Santa Clara Valley, the Bay Area, and surrounding mountains, providing plenty of visual reward during this enduring ascent in the Diablo Range.

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Distance 29.7 km

Uphill 2,060 m

Downhill 930 m

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This Highlight goes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Joseph D. Grant County Park

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Location: East Foothills, Santa Clara County, California, United States

Mt. Hamilton Climb West

1. Piedmont Ponds – Mount Hamilton Road loop from Fremont

2. Piedmont Ponds – Fremont Central Park loop from Fremont

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