Mt. Calavera and Lake Loop

Cappie’s Scoop: Lake Calavera Open Space Preserve has many trails but we took the route up to Mount Calavera and then did a loop around the lake. When we got to the mountain, I looked at mom and she knew what I was thinking … that’s a big hole, where’s the mountain. Then she explained, Mount Calavera is not actually a mountain but a volcanic plug formed by the cooled and hardened lava that flowed from the volcano’s opening. I stopped listening after she said plug and wondered when we might see the lake. I wanted to see if I could jump in! Seems like all we ever do is walk next to the water but we never get in it. This time was no different, view of the lake from the trail, a few pictures and some treats. I guess I can forgive mom this time since she brought treats. Don’t hesitate to add YOUR scoop in the comments below!

Tips: This route starts at the Oak Riparian Park.

Directions: From Highway 78 take the Emerald Drive exit. Head south on Emerald Drive and continue as it turns into Sunset Drive. Approximately .6 mile after exiting the freeway, turn right onto Emerald Drive again. Turn left onto Lake Blvd, and the park will be on your right in about 0.3 mile. If the parking lot is full, you can find street parking in the nearby residential area.