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events and attractions national and civic holidaysHow far is Mt Hamilton?
Hamilton Road (part of State Route 130) is a sinuous 19-mile (31 km) road located in California's Diablo Range, in Santa Clara County, California, USA, climbing up to Mount Hamilton, a mountain pass at an elevation of 4,216ft (1.285m) above the sea level, and the site of Lick Observatory, the first permanently occupied
Considering this, how high is Mt Hamilton?
1,300 m
Also know, how do I get to Lick Observatory?
Lick Observatory is located on the summit of Mt. Hamilton in the Diablo Range east of San Jose. To get there from Interstates 101, 280, or 680, take the Alum Rock Avenue exit and head east. Turn right on Mount Hamilton Road (CA route 130) and drive 18.5 miles to the Observatory.
Mt. Hamilton Road (CA Highway 130) is closed between Quimby Road and 9.8 miles east of the junction with I-680 due to a washout. It can take months before Mount Hamilton Road will be open again. UPDATE 03-18-2017: According to CalTrans, Mount Hamilton Rd may be fixed by the end of April.