Saturday, May 21st, hike to the summit of the Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve for San Diego River Days hosted by the Volcan Mountain Foundation. The preserve offers great hiking through 2,900 acres of beautiful mixed conifer forest, offering breathtaking views across the San Diego River watershed to the coast and to the Salton Sea in the Anza-Borrego Desert in the east.
Saturday, February 13th grab your loved ones and join the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy and the Volcan Mountain Foundation for a moderate/strenuous 8-mile round-trip Volcan Mountain Valentine's Weekend Hike from 8:30am to 2pm.
Take in scenic views of the Anza Borrego Desert to the East, downtown San Diego to the south and the San Dieguito River Park to the west from the summit of the Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve.
This Saturday, December 12th, join, California State Parks biologist, Mike Puzzo for a guided hike in Anza Borrego State Park. $45 / $35 for ABF Members; Advance registration is required, no exceptions. This hike requires a shuttle.
HIKE CANCELED! The Volcan Mountain Summit Hike originally scheduled for Saturday, November 28th with Park Attendant Bill Augustus has been canceled because the County Preserves have been closed due to inclement weather. For updates or questions contact the Mountain-Borrego Preserve ranger staff at 760-765-4098.
Saturday, November 21st, join San Diego County Park Attendant, Bill Augustus along the trails of the Santa Ysabel East Preserve. Enjoy discussions about the history, plants an
Saturday October 24th, 8:30-noon, please join Trish Boaz, Executive Director of the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy for an Exec Trek at Volcan Mountain in Julian, the headwaters of the San Dieguito River, and the crest of the Coast to Crest Trail. The group will hike around the Kanaka Loop trail through the grassy meadows and oak groves of the Santa Ysabel Preserve-East. Learn about the history, plants and wildlife of the area, and enjoy a view of the coast from atop Kanaka Flats.
Join Park Attendant Bill Augustus on a hike through some of the back trails of the Santa Ysabel East Preserve. Enjoy discussions about the history, plants and wildlife of the Preserve, while seeing places in the Preserve you don’t normally get to see. This hike will include an elevation gain and loss of approximately 500 feet in 1/2 mile. The total hike distance will be approximately 5 miles. Please dress in layers as the temperature will vary throughout the hike. Wear sturdy hiking shoes; bring plenty of water and a snack for the trail. Inclement weather will cancel event.
On Saturday, October 17th from 9am-Noon, join Volcan Mountain Foundation volunteers for a hiking exploration of VMF’s Sky Island Trail located at the upper ‘mile-high’ property.
Saturday July 25, 8:30-noon, please join Trish Boaz and Colleen Bradley, Executive Directors of the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy and the Volcan Mountain Foundation for an Exec Trek at Volcan Mountain in Julian, the headwaters of the San Dieguito River, and the crest of the Coast to Crest Trail.
The hike — roughly 5 miles, rated “strenuous” — is free. Reservations appreciated.
On Saturday, September 26th from 9am-Noon, join the Volcan Mountain Foundation’s Education Coordinator, Kathleen Beck for a hiking exploration of VMF’s Sky Island Trail located at the upper ‘mile-high’ property.
