Mount Hamilton, Mountain summit in Santa Clara County, United States
Mount Hamilton rises to 1,327 meters in elevation within the Diablo Range, offering views of Santa Clara Valley and San Francisco Bay.
The mountain received its name during the first California Geological Survey in 1861, when surveyors William Brewer and Laurentine Hamilton reached the peak.
The Lick Observatory on Mount Hamilton conducts astronomical research and maintains a collection of telescopes for scientific investigations and public education.
Mount Hamilton Road extends 31 kilometers from San Jose to the summit, featuring multiple switchbacks and gradual elevation changes for vehicle access.
The mountain slopes contain nesting sites for golden eagles and mark the first location where California condors returned after a thirty-year absence.
Location: Santa Clara County
Elevation above the sea: 1,327 m
GPS coordinates: 37.34188,-121.64300
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:10
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