Volcan Mountain Trail Guide

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Go through the gate at the end of the road.

Volcan Mountain comes alive with wildflowers in the spring. Keep your eyes open for the California poppy, which is an Instagram favorite.

We’ll be climbing up the west ridge to Volcan Mountain. You don’t actually see the summit area of Volcan Mountain until you reach the upper slopes.

Here’s the one-way elevation profile. It’s a mixed bag of uphill. Some sections are steep but short. Other flat sections give you a reprieve to catch your breath. And while certainly uphill, it’s not the effort that you’d put in for bigger peaks.

Here are the opening hours. Check the website before you go; occasionally the park will close.

There’s a wide shoulder to park along. Don’t block any driveways. Parking is free.

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Volcan Mountain comes alive with wildflowers in the spring. Keep your eyes open for the California poppy, which is an Instagram favorite.

We’ll be climbing up the west ridge to Volcan Mountain. You don’t actually see the summit area of Volcan Mountain until you reach the upper slopes.

Here’s the one-way elevation profile. It’s a mixed bag of uphill. Some sections are steep but short. Other flat sections give you a reprieve to catch your breath. And while certainly uphill, it’s not the effort that you’d put in for bigger peaks.

Here are the opening hours. Check the website before you go; occasionally the park will close.

There’s a wide shoulder to park along. Don’t block any driveways. Parking is free.

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