Alan Peak is the last peak in Montana de Oro. The trail goes up to Valencia, then Oats, then back to Alan (or rather false Alan). The real peak is further along the ridge, but the trail is very overgrown past this point and this is considered th end of the trail for most. I love how beat up the sign is. It's been suggested that a hiker log book be placed so folks can sign in rather than graffiti the sign, but who's going to volunteer to hike 11 miles round trip to collect and replace the sign. Hardly anyone goes up here as is.
This is the view that awaits you looking back towards Spooner's cove.
The grasslands at the top of the hill were covered with ladybird beetles (ladybugs) and swallowtail butterflies. Really a nice walk, although a bit tough on the toes coming down hill.
This is the view that awaits you looking back towards Spooner's cove.
The grasslands at the top of the hill were covered with ladybird beetles (ladybugs) and swallowtail butterflies. Really a nice walk, although a bit tough on the toes coming down hill. 
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