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The Donald Shane telescope is a 3 m reflector to the north-east of the Lick Observatory on Mount Hamilton. The outside areas are open and free to access. For interior visits, check at https://mthamilton.ucolick.org

Mount Diablo, is the Bay Area second-highest peak at 1173m (3849ft). The challenging climb features constantly fluctuating gradients averaging 8%, with tough sections up to 18% and a brutal 23% finish in the last 200m. The equally demanding descent requires good bike handling due to tight corners, potholes, and strong winds. The road to the top is open daily from 8 AM till sunset.

Valle Vista is the trailhead for the paved Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail, a popular rail-trail for cyclists. There’s a restroom here, but note: the EBMUD dirt trails are hiking-only and require a permit. The bike trail has been officially closed between here and Moraga since a 2019 landslide.

This road parallels the ridgeline above and have great views over the bay and surrounding hills.

Cedar Rose Park has tons of sports fields, a couple of play areas, a big lawn, and public restrooms. The park was developed along a section of an abandoned railway right-of-way and is about 5 acres.

Calfateras road begins by a robust climb, and then it changes to a series of switchbacks with spectacular views to the reservoir and surrounding park. The switchbacks alternate between downhill and moderate climbs, before a long downhill and flat terrain.

Biggest peak in the area. If you go when it's open (weekends as of today), you can do the tour of what was once the largest telescope in the world (still one of the biggest refraction telescopes). The observatory is still active

Riding south on Felter road from Calaveras after doing Polamares and and Calaveras Roads was a real challenge, especially since it was my first time! Get something to fuel up on at the Sunol Little Store!