Hike & Hops with the Anza-Borrego Foundation & Nickel Beer Company on Saturday, July 25th 9am-3pm
On Saturday, July 25th the Volcan Mountain Foundation joins with the Anza-Borrego Foundation and Nickel Beer Company for summer Hikes & Hops on Volcan Mountain led by VMF's Education Coordinator, Kathleen Beck.
Explore the Range that Native Americans call Hahachepang--'where the water comes from'--with a 6-mile round trip hike starting from VMF's Volcan Mountain Nature Center at 9am, and gaining about 800' in elevation on the way to the 5,000' conifer grove of the Sky Island parcel. Highlighting the trip is a refreshing stop at Ironside Springs to take in the verdant riparian flora. The final hike destination will depend on the group. It will end at the conifer grove unless the group is interested in continuing up the Sky Island Trail (another 1 1/2 mile) to the Porter-Hubbell view scope and spectacular views to the coast across San Diego mountains and watersheds.
After the hike, take the short drive in to Nickel Beer Company in Julian for a taste of the specially-brewed Borrego Dark Sky Stout (or any other Nickel Beer). This ABF-sponsored event is $15 or $10 for ABF Members; free for new members in the last 3 months. For information and registration: www.theabg.org/events or 760-767-0446 x1003.
Plan to arrive between 8:45 and 8:55. Meet at entryway to VMF’s Volcan Mountain Nature Center (22850 Volcan Road)—located at the gate at the beginning of Volcan Road (very end of Farmer Road).
Visit the Volcan Mountain Foundation's website at www.VolcanMt.org for ongoing updates of events and activities on and around the Volcan Mountain Range.
This event includes the consumption of alcohol. Families with children are welcome if they can keep up with the group or be carried. ABF may request photo ID for any participant who looks 30 and under. Only those over the age of 21 will be allowed to participate in the “hops” portion of the event. Be responsible when drinking. Camping near Julian is encouraged and there are several hotels in the Julian area. At the very least, please visit one of the Julian area restaurants for a good meal before heading home.