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1 climb • 5.7 mi • 524 ft gain • 2 hr 39 min
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"Hiked to the summit as part of a loop hike through Carlsbad Highlands Ecological Reserve. Visiting a rare San Diego volcano. Followed an AllTrails trak pretty closely on this one." — MikeTeeples • Nov 11, 2025
"Arriving in the early afternoon on a Saturday, I found nearby street parking rather full, except for an empty spot near the trail starting point. Naturally, I grabbed the spot. With the heavy foot traffic, there were a lot of people on the mountain. An established trail loops around the peak before ascending, but there are other well established use trails that climbs the peak a little quicker starting at about half way up. I eventually took one of these pathways and shortly stood on the top. Nice views on the hike and a nice little lake at the peak’s base." — MikeTeeples • Jan 2, 2021
"First time climbing Calavera Hill in Carlsbad, near the border with Oceanside. Good views around the area with a pond down below to the north. Just over 500 feet above sea level." — chrish • Jul 19, 2017







