Map of north city trails
Terrain: Paved and unpaved; flat to steep, wet, rocky
Distance: 6.24 miles
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult
Join us for National Public Lands Day, Sept. 29, 2012
Located in the northeast part of the city bordering the city of Oceanside, Lake Calavera is an open space preserve that is popular with hikers, mountain bikers and nature lovers. Lake Calavera Preserve was set aside to conserve natural lands for the protection of native plants and wildlife. Recreational activities, such as hiking and mountain biking, are conditionally allowed, but must be compatible with habitat and species protection.
The Lake Calavera Trails Master Plan was approved in January 2010. This plan, which identifies authorized trails and trail improvements, was developed by Parks & Recreation with input from the San Diego Mountain Biking Association, Preserve Calavera, and residents.
Trails access
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Carlsbad Village Drive and College Blvd.
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Tamarack Ave. at Strata Drive
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Skyhaven Lane near Lake Blvd. (Oceanside)
Future improvements
- Conversion of existing trails, abandoned farm roads and utility access roads to authorized trails
- Decommission unsustainable and unauthorized trails
- Habitat restoration projects that will restore a total of eight acres in five locations of disturbed areas back to natural habitat, providing homes to numerous native plant and animal species.
- Trail signage
- Interpretive signage program
- Informational kiosks
- Boardwalk creek crossings
- Trash and dog waste stations
- Picnic areas
- Restrooms
- Bike rack