Volcan Mountain Hike & Apple Pie - Nov. 23

Volcan Mountain Hike & Apple Pie
Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019
Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve

Join the Hiking Ministry family from the Rock Church as we hike beautiful Volcan Mountain. It will be a fun time of fellowship while enjoying the beauty of God's creation! This hike will be 5.2 miles long, with an elevation gain of 1,200 feet. Altitude at the peak is 5,248 feet. Part of the hike will be on the Five Oaks Trail, the remainder will be on the fire road.

After a break at the top, we will reverse course and take the fire road all the way down to the bottom. Dogs (on leash) are permitted. This hike may not be suitable for kids. There are porta-potties at the trailhead, but no water.

I'm rating this hike as moderate-difficult. There is elevation gain of approximately 1,200 feet. Altitude at the peak is 5,248 feet. Please self-evaluate your fitness and hiking levels before attempting this hike.

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." - Joshua 1:9.

Following the hike, we will head to Julian to enjoy some apple pie. (We have to pass through Julian anyway, so we might as well stop for pie).

More information on the hike can be found here.

Volcan Mountain Summit
Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Meet at the oval wooden Volcan Mountain sign at 8:45 a.m.
Hike starts at 9 a.m.

Itinerary:

• Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult
• Meet at the Carpool location, 7:15 a.m.
• Leave Carpool location, 7:30 a.m.
• Meet at trailhead, 8:45 a.m.
• Hike starts at 9 a.m. sharp
• Distance: 5.2 miles
• Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft.
• Hiking Time: 2.5 hours approximately
• Dogs on leash permitted
• Weather: Hike will be canceled if it rains.

What to bring?

• Good running or hiking shoes
• Sunscreen
• Comfortable clothing, wear layers as it could be hot, cold and/or windy
• Hat or visor
• Hiking Poles (optional, recommended)
• Water (at least 2 liters recommended)
• Snacks

Trailhead Address:

Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve
1107 Farmer Road
Julian, CA 92036

Carpool Address:

Park and Ride Lot adjacent to Red Lobster at 8703 Murray Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942. Please contact Vinnie at worldbefreeman@yahoo.com if you wish to carpool.

Directions:

From Interstate 8: Take I-8 east to exit 17B, State Route 67 North. Continuing through Ramona, SR 67 becomes SR 78. Proceed until you reach Julian, make a left onto Main St. (at the main intersection). Head north on Main St. (towards the fire station and cemetery). Main St. turns into Farmer Road. Continue on Farmer Road approximately 2 miles, then turn right on Wynola Road. In a few hundred feet, turn left onto Farmer Road again. The entrance to Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve is about 0.1 miles on your right. Park along Farmer Road. Walk about 200 feet up the gravel road to the trail head.

If you have questions, please contact Vinnie at worldbefreeman@yahoo.com