Please review our hiker info page to familiarize yourself with hiker safety rules and our hike ratings so that you can select hikes that meet your level of fitness. Unless specified otherwise in the activity descriptions below, hikes have a 15 person limit, and they begin in the ABDNHA parking lot.
Hike: Volcan Mountain Preserve (Fairly Strenuous)
ABDNHA Parking Lot 652 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego SpringsWeek of Events
Sunday, April 12, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, April 13, 2026
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April 13, 2026 -Borrego Birders Weekly Walk (Easy)
Borrego Birders Weekly Walk (Easy)
Co-Leaders: Hal Cohen and Jonathan Berman
Go birding around town with local birders. This week, we'll visit the hawkwatch morning site, since the hawkwatch is not officially over until April 15. Then, we'll continue our search for other spring migrants, such as Warblers. Orioles, Grosbeaks, and others we may find. Beginners and all levels welcome. No charge, but please register at ABDNHA Nature Center, 652 Palm Canyon Drive, phone number: 760-767-3098. Meet at ABDNHA at 7:50 a.m. Bring snacks, binoculars, water. Limit: 10.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, April 17, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, April 18, 2026
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April 18, 2026 -Hike: Volcan Mountain Preserve (Fairly Strenuous)
Hike: Volcan Mountain Preserve (Fairly Strenuous)
Leader: Rachel Rench, ABDNHA Volunteer
This hike is a 5.6-mile round trip with 1,300 feet of elevation gain. We'll hike up the main trail to the summit, then take the Five Oaks Trail on the way down. This hike is rated Moderately Strenuous for hiking steep hills to the summit and rocky terrain on the Five Oaks Trail. Bring 1 to 2 liters of water and snacks. Wear comfortable hiking boots with good tread. Meet at ABDNHA by 7:50 a.m to arrange carpool. People driving from San Diego can meet us at Farmer's Rd at the trailhead at 8:45. After the hike, we could stop for lunch in Julian before returning to Borrego Springs. Call 760-767-3098 or come in to reserve. No charge. Max 15 people.