Near Five Oaks Trail
Trees and grass enclose parts of the Five Oaks Trail.
Near Five Oaks Trail
Volcan Valley Apple Farm and the Menghini Winery can be seen from the Five Oaks Trail.
Near Five Oaks Trail
Enjoy this shady section of the trail as you make your way up Volcan Mountain.
Near Five Oaks Trail
Two hikers make their way along the Five Oaks Trail.
Near Five Oaks Trail
Trees dot a grassy field at the junction of the Five Oaks Trail and the main Volcan Mountain trail.

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Five Oaks Trail

4.3 (3 Ratings)
A peaceful singletrack alternative to part of the Coast to Crest Trail: Highway 79 to Volcan Mountain Summit trail.
1
mi
Distance
15
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.02mi
Distance
15ft
Elevation Gain
601ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
4,999ft
High Point
4,391ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a 1.2 mile "hikers-only" trail built in 2003 with the assistance of the California Conservation Corps. The trail passes under oak canopies, through chaparral, and across open meadow. It offers excellent views to the south of the Cuyamaca and Laguna mountains.

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