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Calavera Lake – Lake Calavera Preserve loop from Miracosta College

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Calavera Lake – Lake Calavera Preserve loop from Miracosta College

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Calavera Lake – Lake Calavera Preserve loop from Miracosta College

01:59

19.7km

430m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 15.7 km for 345 m

After 19.5 km for 225 m

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Start point

Parking

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1.89 km

Calavera Lake

Highlight • Lake

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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5.38 km

Carlsbad Highlands Ecological Reserve

Nature Reserve

6.34 km

Carlsbad Highlands Ecological Reserve

Highlight • Natural

In the past this area was used for mountain biking but is no longer allowed here. It has been turned into a 473 acre reserve. Most of it is coastal …

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13.2 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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13.3 km

Lake Calavera Preserve

Highlight • Natural

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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19.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

2.65 km

2.36 km

1.61 km

Surfaces

12.6 km

3.28 km

3.18 km

623 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Calavera Lake – Lake Calavera Preserve loop from Miracosta College

Calavera Lake

Carlsbad Highlands Ecological Reserve

Lake Calavera Volcanic Rock Formations

Lake Calavera Preserve

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