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Lake Calavera Preserve – Calavera Lake loop from Lake Calavera Preserve

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Lake Calavera Preserve – Calavera Lake loop from Lake Calavera Preserve

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Lake Calavera Preserve – Calavera Lake loop from Lake Calavera Preserve

01:04

8.53km

140m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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1.24 km

Lake Calavera Volcanic Rock Formations

Highlight • Volcano

The Lake Calavera Preserve is about 260 acres in size, right near Carlsbad City. This protected wetland area is for hikers, mountain bikers, and leashed dogs. The coolest part about …

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Lake Calavera Preserve

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The Lake Calavera Preserve is about 260 acres in size, right near Carlsbad City. This protected wetland area is for hikers, mountain bikers, and leashed dogs. The coolest part about …

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2.76 km

Calavera Lake

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This is a protected wetland area with a small dam. A great place to bird watch. This area is nice to visit year round.

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3.98 km

Cerro de la Calavera

Highlight • Volcano

8.53 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.99 km

1.17 km

343 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.19 km

999 m

170 m

114 m

< 100 m

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Lake Calavera Preserve – Calavera Lake loop from Lake Calavera Preserve

Lake Calavera Volcanic Rock Formations

Lake Calavera Preserve

Calavera Lake

Cerro de la Calavera

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