Distance

23.4 mi to summit

48.1 mi total

Elevation

38 ft start

4,294 ft max

Vertical

5,173 ft gain

Time

3 hr 10 min to summit

5 hr 29 min total

Rode the MTB up Mt. Hamilton Rd. from San Jose, then made the short hike to the lookout tower on Copernicus. Hung around at the summit for a few minutes taking in the various views before riding back down the road. Stopped at the saddle between Ptolemy and Hamilton and made a very quick trip up the SW side of Mt. Hamilton to the observatory. The observatory was still closed for COVID-19 and I was in full view of the security cameras, but no one bothered me. Then rode all the way back down to San Jose.

Obstacles

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