Trail review: Calavera Preserve [North]

Parking access and trail head for Calavera Preserve.
Location: Oceanside, California
Trail head coordinates: N33.17320 W117.28253
Skill Level: Intermediate to advanced
Trail Type: Single track, out-and-back
Length: Low trail - 5.5 miles. High trail - ~3 miles.
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Description:
Calavera Preserve is a little known multi-use area (namely hikers, birdwatchers, and mountain bikers) encompassed [...]

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