Mount Hamilton · US - California
Mount Hamilton 2022 | Nice Day To Climb Hamilton
A 38.64 mi climb up Mount Hamilton Road, where 4,987 ft of elevation gain made the summit view the best reward of the day.
Distance
38.64 mi
Elevation
4,987 ft
Moving Time
3:21:00
Ride Date
Sep 17, 2022
Location
Mount Hamilton
Mount Hamilton Road summit climb
Route Overview
Route
Mount Hamilton Road Climb
Surface
Road
Track
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Trip Map
Mount Hamilton route · Route track included
Logistics
- This is a sustained road climb: 38.64 mi with 4,987 ft of elevation gain.
- Long climbing makes water and calorie planning important before starting.
- After the summit, keep enough attention for the descent.
Notes
- The Strava activity title was Nice day to climb Hamilton.
- The bike-at-summit photo is the most direct proof of the climbing day.
Ride Summary
The theme of this ride was simple: climb Mount Hamilton Road. Strava recorded 38.64 mi / 4,987 ft / 3h21m. Nearly five thousand feet of elevation gain made this road ride feel like a proper climbing test.
At the summit, the bike by the roadside with the valley opening behind it summarized the day well: the climb was real, and the view made it worth it.
Route
Mount Hamilton is a classic Bay Area road climb. The core of the route is sustained effort management: do not burn too much in the early sections, and save enough output for the later climb and return.
Logistics
- Distance: 38.64 mi.
- Elevation gain: 4,987 ft.
- Moving time: 3h21m.
- Reminder: before a long climb, prepare water, calories, and the focus needed for the descent.
Notes
Nice day to climb Hamilton says it well. This was not a sightseeing detour; it was a ride built around the climb itself. With the stats and summit photo preserved, the route's finish feeling is specific and easy to remember.
Photos
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