Introduction:
Where?
: The active observatory is located on the summit of Mount Hamilton on hwy 130.
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What? :
You can visit the admission-free Visitor Center (and gift Shop) that are open
year-round and take the short informal talks, starting after 12pm (check
website).
When? :
At winter storms the mountain ridge can get covered by snow. At summer the visibility can be low because of hase.
Due
note: The mountain ridge and the surrounding forest were severely damage during
summer 2020 fires.
My
thoughts: Nice place to visit but not a must.
The
visit:
When visiting
Joseph D. Grant Park keep driving on hwy 130 all the way to Lick Observatory. The
Observatory is located on the summit of Mount Hamilton; The 10 miles uphill road
winding with twist and turns all the way to the observatory.
At good
clear whether there is a nice view of the Santa Clara Valley from the parking
lot at 4,209 feet.
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