The Volcan Mountain Trail at Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve in Julian, California is a difficult 5.5-mile out-and-back trail that summits Volcan Mountain and leads to several viewpoints along the way.
Trails
This track follows two named trails: Volcan Mountain Trail, Five Oaks Trail. The Volcan Mountain Trail (main path) is used for horseback riding, hiking, biking. Along the Five Oaks Trail, only hiking is permitted.
Hike Description
The Volcan Mountain Trail is an old dirt road that leads to the summit, but there is a cool side path with switchbacks to help on the way up, called the Five Oaks Trail. I recommend the side trail both up and down to enjoy the views and for slightly-easier hiking due to the switchbacks; however, this GPS follows the main path on the way down. At the summit there is an old stone fireplace and some placards with information about the sites and the views. Hikers can enjoy the views of Julian, CA and the surrounding area at the summit before heading back down.
Parking
Hikers will find parking at the coordinates provided, near the junction of Farmer Rd and Volcan Mountain Trail. Parking is located on both sides of the road.
Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and their waste should be carried out by the hiker.
MyHikes is an indie web platform aimed to make exploring public trails easier for everyone. The site has no investors and is owned and operated by one person, Dave Miller (Founder & Admin). As the Founder, main contributor, and doer-of-all-things for MyHikes, I share my trips with over-detailed write-ups for fun on a volunteer basis and I believe that public trail information should be available to everyone.
It takes a lot of time 🕦, money 💰, and effort (including espresso shots ☕) to run MyHikes, including hiking , mapping , writing , and publishing new trails with high-quality content... along with building new features, moderating, site maintainance, and app development for iOS and Android . I simply ask that if you find MyHikes' trail guides helpful to please consider becoming a Supporter to help keep the site, iOS, and Android apps available to everyone.
Supporters unlock website and in-app perks with a one-time payment of $25 (you renew) 😎👍. Or you can simply make a Donation of your choice without a MyHikes user account. Otherwise, telling your friends about MyHikes is the next-best thing - both quick and free 🎉
Thanks for visiting MyHikes and have a great hike!️