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.

free

Events for April 18, 2026

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

Hike: Volcan Mountain Preserve (Fairly Strenuous)

ABDNHA Parking Lot 652 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs

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.

4WD Tour: BBQ at the Calcite Mine – FULL (Waitlist)

ABDNHA Parking Lot 652 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs

Leader: Ed Pollock, ABDNHA Volunteer
*** THIS PROGRAM IS FULL - PLEASE CALL ABDNHA AT 760-767-3098 to get on waitlist ***
We meet at the ABDNHA parking lot at 9:00a.m., then drive Highway S22 to the Calcite Mine turnoff at South Palm Wash, just before the county line. At the bottom of the hill, there's time for an optional guided hike into Palm Wash slot canyon - the site of Mike McElhatton's popular full moon hikes. Afterward, we regroup and drive to historic Calcite Mine, a couple of uphill miles on a fairly easy dirt road, with some narrow shelf driving and sharp turns on this scenic route. At the mine, there's time for individual exploration.
This is the last BBQ trip of the season. Meat and utensils are supplied. If you wish, bring a side dish to share and your own drinks. Camp chairs and small camp tables are helpful.
All properly functioning AWD vehicles are welcome; full gas tank and extra water are required.
After our meal, we regroup and return to Hwy S22, where the trip ends. We should be back in Borrego at 4 pm.
No charge. Call or visit ABDNHA Nature Center 760-767-3098 to reserve.

×

Cart