Sky Island Trail Hike on Saturday, October 17th from 9am-Noon
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.
Approximately 1.5 miles long, the trail is an easy ascent starting among ancient pines, oaks and firs, and finishing with spectacular 300 degree views of the county’s mountains and coast. The newly completed James Hubbell-designed, and Bill Porter-built Sky Scope affords visitors focused views of the Volcan Mountain range, it’s adjacent watersheds and regional peaks. Past the gated access, on the drive up to the trailhead, participants will make a brief stop to visit a part of Ironside Springs, the headwaters of Santa Ysabel Creek, and experience a mixed conifer forest similar to that found in parts of Northern California, and rarely seen in San Diego County.
This free activity is appropriate for ages 5 and up accompanied by a responsible adult. Space is limited. Due to the gated entry, please RSVP to Nicole at VMF office by Friday, October 16th (760-765-2300 or [email protected]) and 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). You can also reply via the Explore San Diego’s Backcountry Meetup page: 10/17/15 Sky Island Trail Hike
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.