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Stargaze at Lick Observatory
Mount Hamilton, California
4.0
Hop on Road 130 heading out of San Jose and follow the winding two lane road up, up, up to to the top of Mt. Hamilton and the Lick Observatory. There are lots of deer, wild turkey, and pigs in the area. If you are lucky you will get to see a herd of deer grazing in a meadow. But be careful that you don't hit any wildlife while driving up, especially at night.The drive up to the Lick Observatory...
Antler Point from Twin Gates
Mount Hamilton, California
9.97 mi
/ 1129 ft gain
Antler Point from Twin Gates is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Mount Hamilton, California.
Bonhoff Trail to Manzanita Trail
Mount Hamilton, California
5.15 mi
/ 797 ft gain
Bonhoff Trail to Manzanita Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Mount Hamilton, California.
Avenue of the Noble Giants
San Jose, California
10.9 mi
/ 1716 ft gain
Avenue of the Noble Giants is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Mount Hamilton, California.
Yerba Buena Trail to Low Huecos Trail Loop
San Jose, California
5.91 mi
/ 1132 ft gain
Yerba Buena Trail to Low Huecos Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Mount Hamilton, California.
Halls Valley to Washburn Loop
San Jose, California
8.9 mi
/ 1785 ft gain
Halls Valley to Washburn Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Mount Hamilton, California.
Perimeter Loop Hike
San Jose, California
24.34 mi
/ 4065 ft gain
Perimeter Loop Hike is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Mount Hamilton, California.
Dutch Flat and Dairy Trails
Mount Hamilton, California
5.24 mi
/ 702 ft gain
Dutch Flat and Dairy Trails is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Hamilton, California.
Montgomery Hill
San Jose, California
1.61 mi
/ 180 ft gain
Montgomery Hill is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near San Jose, California.
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