Events

Mt. Hamilton Tour

Sunday, April 19

Ready for a challenging drive up Mt. Hamilton to the Lick Observatory and back? Then come along as we once again meet up with the Abingdon Rough Riders for our annual trip over the tallest mountain in the area.

The drive is challenging, as there are a little over twenty miles of steep hills with some of the coolest (i.e. narrow and winding)roads in the Bay Area. The views from the road and the observatory are breathtaking.

This is not a trip for the faint hearted (or those prone to car sickness), and your car should be in good mechanical condition, as there are no services for over 70 miles. Please start with a full tank of petrol.

Following the same route as last year, our ARR leaders plan to start on the backside and end up in San Jose (between 3-4 pm). We’ll be stopping at The Junction for lunch, and we’ll probably also stop at a winery in Livermore and the Mt. Hamilton Observatory.

When and Where: We’ll meet at 9:30 am at Starbucks, 3950 Mowry Ave., Fremont Plaza (corner of Fremont Blvd. and Mowry), in Fremont. Do NOT go to the Starbucks at 5034 Mowry Ave. (between Blacow and Farwell)!

ARR Contacts: Barry and Sue Swackhamer, barry_sue90@hotmail.com.