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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