Local Peaks
In my explorations of the Bay Area by bike, I've climbed a few of
the many hills that surround the bay. It's a fun feeling to reach the
top, and then get treated to a panoramic view of this wonderful place
called home. Here's a few of the hills I've climbed, and my opinion
of the view from the top:
Name Elevation Location View+ Start
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Mt. Hamilton 4213' East of San Jose 5 0'
Mt. Diablo 3849' South of Concord 5 200'
Loma Prieta 3806'** South of San Jose 3 100'
Mt. Bielawski 3231'* West of Saratoga 1 100'
Black Mountain 2787' West of Saratoga 3 100'
Mt. Tamalpais 2586' Marin County 5 0'
Vollmer Peak 2010' East of Berkeley 3 250'
Mt. Madonna 1897' West of Gilroy 1 0'
San Bruno Mountain 1315'* South San Francisco 3 100'
Sweeney Ridge 1250' East of Pacifica 3 100'
Twin Peaks (N.Peak) 904' San Francisco 4 0'
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+ Views are subjectively rated from 1 to 5.
1 = No view -- obscured by trees, other mountains
5 = Stunning, 360-degree view
* Road did not quite reach the summit
** Summit is private property. Access ends 600' below the summit.
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