Lake Calavera Hiking Trail

Excellent trails and so close! I love exploring the area and it's dog friendly. It's not an off leash park but that's understandable with all the bikes and joggers. I don't have an issue with off leash dogs but the owners really need to be able to control their dogs. I've noticed that the people who are the nicest have the best control and the rude ones have very little control.

Live not even a mile away. We hike Calavera all the time. Makes you really enjoy living the California dream!

Fun hike... Is even more fun for a mountain bike. There's trails in the backside of the mountain. Tons to explore. Calavera was actually a VOLCANO! The top is the crater. Pretty cool!

This park has something to offer hikers and cyclists alike of all ages. Trails range from flat hard-packed surfaces suitable for sandals to steep rocky faces that require sturdy shoes and hands to scramble up. Getting to the top of Mount Calavera takes some effort, but you're rewarded with 360 degree views that take in Lake Calavera, surrounding valleys, mountain ranges, and even the ocean. Most of the trails are in full sun, so bring plenty of water, especially in the warmer months. Dogs are also welcome but need to be kept on leash.

Was a pretty nice trail with lots of branching routes. The hill is an old volcano which is really beautiful and you can see the layers and its geological history. However, I went because it said there was a labyrinth and I was expecting a long tunnel while instead there was a maze of rocks at the base and one shallow mine which was more of a pot hole than anything else. The smell was strong.