Lake Calaveras Hiking Trail

Category: Hiking area in Carlsbad, California

Address: Tamarack Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92010, USA

Phone: +17604342826

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Miguel June

Jul 5, 2022

Easy hike. Saw people walking their dog, mountain bikers, people fishing in the lake. Parking is plenty along the road. Restroom is also available. Do some research and check out the labyrinth that’s around the area. It’s close to the volcano. Enjoy

Daniel Castro

Dec 21, 2021

Awesome hike!! Had a great time going with some friends. Pretty quick, but with fantastic views. A lot of cool rock setups that looks like they've been set by other hikers. Would definitely go again!

Trevor Abbott

Nov 12, 2021

Awesome hike!!! Not too far away from everything, you can take a more strenuous trail or a more moderate trail, lots of options, beautiful views. I highly recommend this hike.

Duke

Mar 30, 2021

Multiple routes on this site, one can make it easy and flat or moderately difficult with incline. There trail that surrounds the lake is an easy walking path with lakeside views. Hiking up on the extinct volcano reveals a 360 view of the Tri city area with ocean views and suburban encroachment. Overall a great hike for families and dogs. You can also take your mountain bike on the trail. And as always watch for rattlesnakes during the spring and summer

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Questions & Answers

Are these trails kid friendly?

Hydeivis Herrera | Aug 17, 2020
Debra Lovell | Aug 17, 2020

Yes, but there are lots of rattlers out. Keep your kids and dogs on the trail. Keep quiet and you will hear them if you get close.

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How much for parking?

Habeeb Alomari | Aug 18, 2018
Matthew Klure | Aug 18, 2018

Parking is free. There are a number of different entrances, all have free street parking.

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Can u actually get into the cave

nicole maynard | Aug 17, 2021
Matthew Klure | Aug 17, 2021

There is no cave. There is a small hole in the side of the mountain that is partially fenced off.

Is this a stroller friendly trail?

Courtney Villa | Aug 17, 2020
Daniel Hartensveld | Aug 17, 2020

Parts of it are, but once you are above the dam you'd want a trail stroller with bike tires.

Are these trails open again? Can I bring my dogs?

Jennifer Creighton | Aug 17, 2020
Julian Mauleon | Aug 17, 2020

yes, the trails are open for everyone

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Is fishing allowed?

David Cook | Aug 17, 2020
Alan Cates | Aug 17, 2020

I have occasionally seen people fishing there. But, call the city of Carlsbad and ask.

Is there a chance you can camp anywhere around there?

Starr Mosley | Aug 18, 2019
Justin Symington | Aug 18, 2019

No camping. Nearest campgrounds are Ponto and San Elijo on the coast or Guajome Park in Oceanside.

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What's the latest on bike riding?can we use the trails?

moises lopez | Aug 18, 2019
Jon Hall | Aug 18, 2019

No they're still ticketing mountain bikers

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How long are the trails?

Patrick Houck MSgt, Ret USMC | Aug 18, 2019
Oscar G | Aug 18, 2019

30-90 minutes

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are the trails dry

Angela Legree | Aug 18, 2019
Oscar G | Aug 18, 2019

It's wet or damp when it rains and/or cloudy and it's dry when it's sunny

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can I park my truck at any time?

Habeeb Alomari | Aug 18, 2018
Matt Donley | Aug 18, 2018

Depends where you park, there is multiple entrances. Some of them you can. I would suggest the tamarack street entrance, its a neighborhood and there would be 24hr parking :)

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