| Hike | Distance | Elevation Gain | Meet Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ysabel East Kanaka Flat Loop | 7.1 miles | 1,350' | Santa Ysabel East Farmer Road Parking (1.2 miles north of Wynola Rd intersection) |
| Hike | RT Distance | Elevation Gain | Meet Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hike to the Source of the San Dieguito River | 3.0 miles | 1,200' | Santa Ysabel East Farmer Road Parking (1.2 miles north of Wynola Rd intersection) |
POSTPONED -- Saturday, March 21: Women in the Wild Hiking Workshop: Level 3 (part 3 of a 3-part hiking series) comes to Volcan Mountain.
Due to the current concerns surrounding COVID-19, and county orders that wineries, breweries and bars close for the near term, the Volcan Mountain Foundation and San Diego County Parks and Recreation have determined that it would be most prudent to indefinitely postpone the Women in the Wild Hiking Workshop: Level 3 originally scheduled for Volcan Mountain this coming weekend.
Cancelled: Saturday, May 23 - Hike the Santa Ysabel East Preserve from end to end with San Diego County Park staff. The eight-mile, moderately strenuous hike will start at the east side of the preserve on Farmer Road and head west to the Highway 79 staging area. Along the way, we'll walk through grassy meadows, oak groves, and chaparral. We'll meet at the Highway 79 staging area and carpool to the east entrance on Farmer Road.
Date: Saturday, May 23
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cancelled: Saturday, May 18 - join park staff in search of spring blooms on Volcan Mountain. You'll hike to the summit by way of the Five Oaks Trail, and come back down the original Volcan Trail. This is a moderately strenuous five-mile hike, with a 1,000' elevation gain.
Date: Saturday, May 18
Time: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wear: sturdy hiking shoes and dress in layers.
Bring: snacks and plenty of water
Cancelled: Saturday, May 9, join County Park staff for a short walk. You'll collect leaves along the way and get a chance to press them at the new Santa Ysabel Nature Center. This is a fun way for children and adults to be in nature together. Suitable for ages 5 -15.
Cancelled: Saturday, May 2 - join County Parks staff for a spring flower hike at the new Santa Ysabel Nature Center. After the winter rains, the creeks are flowing and wildflowers will be close to their peak bloom. Afterward, stop by the educational displays or go for a walk along the scenic trail at county's new Santa Ysabel Nature Center.
Date: Saturday, May 2
Saturday, February 22 - Join park staff for a rain or shine hike to the summit of the Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve through manzanita, oak, and cedar forests.
February weather can be difficult to forecast on Volcan Mountain, but let's embrace the uncertainty. Don your best cold, windy, wet-weather gear for an all-weather, six-mile round-trip hike to the summit! Rain and wind, clear and calm - buck-up, the hike is on!
This hike is considered moderately strenuous. Be prepared for a 1,000 foot elevation gain to the summit of the Wilderness Preserve.
Saturday, February 8, grab your loved ones and join the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy and the Volcan Mountain Foundation for 2020 Valentine's on Volcan -- 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Wednesday, January 1, join County Parks staff and start the New Year off on the right foot! You'll travel the Five Oaks Trail in the Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve. This all-weather hike to the summit is six miles rountrip. Rain, wind, clear, or calm – this hike is on! This hike is considered moderately strenuous.
