汉密尔顿山, 旧金山湾区, 加利福尼亚, 美国 Mount Hamilton, San Francisco Bay Area, California (© Jeffrey Lewis/TANDEM Stills + Motion)

汉密尔顿山, 旧金山湾区, 加利福尼亚, 美国 Mount Hamilton, San Francisco Bay Area, California (© Jeffrey Lewis/TANDEM Stills + Motion)

汉密尔顿山的蜿蜒之路 Twists and turns of Mount Hamilton

汉密尔顿山, 旧金山湾区, 加利福尼亚

驾车驶上加州湾区的汉密尔顿山，游客将沉浸于迷人的自然景观与丰富的历史之中。全长19英里的汉密尔顿山公路，是130号州道的一部分。凭借漫长的爬坡路段和稀少的车流量，该道路深受骑行与摩托车爱好者的喜爱。这条公路建于1875年至1876年，最初旨在为世界首个长期有人驻守的山顶天文台“利克天文台”运送建材而修建。在海拔4265英尺的山顶，天气晴朗时，甚至可以远望至优胜美地国家公园或内华达山脉。

该地区拥有一些特有的珍稀物种，例如汉密尔顿宝石花和图莱麋鹿。在山坡地带，还可能发现金雕的筑巢地。无论是因道路的蜿蜒曲折而吸引，还是为欣赏沿途美景而前往，汉密尔顿山都能使人感受到与自然环境之间的紧密联系。

Mount Hamilton, near San Jose, California

Drive up Mount Hamilton just east of San Jose, California, and immerse yourself in stunning views and rich history. The 19-mile Mount Hamilton Road is loved by cyclists and motorcyclists for its long climbs and sparse traffic. Built in 1875-76, the road was designed to transport materials to the Lick Observatory, the world's first permanently occupied mountaintop observatory. On a clear day, you can see as far as Yosemite National Park or the Sierra Nevada from the 4,265-foot summit.

Several rare species are endemic to this area, such as the Hamilton jewelflower and the tule elk. On the slopes of the mountain, you might encounter golden eagle nesting sites. Whether you're drawn to the thrill of the winding road or the views, Mount Hamilton will connect you with nature.