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Author:  Red Hot Sloth [ Mon May 03, 2010 12:42 am ]
Post subject:  Calavera Multi-group level

Max Group Size atm is 8. Post up your reservation/confirmation here.
Author:  Belizean [ Mon May 03, 2010 5:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Calavera-Co-Op Lead-Danimal/Scarbery Rdr-Beg/Int
I'm in for calavera on friday 5/7... Looking forward to meeting some dt's. :cheers:
Author:  danimal [ Mon May 03, 2010 8:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Calavera-Co-Op Lead-Danimal/Scarbery Rdr-Beg/Int
thank you Slothy. so dters, Im thinking we head out at 6. this way people that get off at 5 can have one hour to get changed and get ready. and meeting at the skyhaven entrance seems the norm. please check your bike, bring water and tubes.
for now, lets do this on the first and third friday of the month. sound good to everyone?
Author:  Los [ Mon May 03, 2010 11:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Calavera-Co-Op Lead-Danimal/Scarbery Rdr-Beg/Int
Where is Calavera for us noobs?
Author:  24v [ Tue May 04, 2010 4:30 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Calavera-Co-Op Lead-Danimal/Scarbery Rdr-Beg/Int
Los wrote:
Where is Calavera for us noobs?

http://www.mountainbikebill.com/CalveraLake.htm
Author:  Los [ Tue May 04, 2010 5:09 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Calavera-Co-Op Lead-Danimal/Scarbery Rdr-Beg/Int
24v wrote:
Los wrote:
Where is Calavera for us noobs?

http://www.mountainbikebill.com/CalveraLake.htm


Thanks and dayum, up at 430?
Author:  danimal [ Tue May 04, 2010 9:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Calavera-Co-Op Lead-Danimal/Scarbery Rdr-Beg/Int
Calavera Area Information

The natural open space called Calavera is located in North San Diego County in the City of Carlsbad. The area is bordered by the cities of Oceanside and Vista and lies approximately 2 miles from the Pacific Ocean.

The area is habitat to an identified; 115 plant, 49 bird, 10 mammal and 7 amphibian/reptile species. Of these identified species, 6 are classified as threatened or endangered. Among the area's endangered species are the Thread-leaved Brodiaea, Orange-throated Whiptail and the California Gnatcatcher. The California Gnatcatcher is perhaps the most threatened of these species because 85% of it's natural habitat, the Diegan Coastal Sage Scrub, has been destroyed by development. Lake Calavera and the stream feeding it create a riparian and wetland habitat for other species too. The Thread-leaved Brodiaea, which can only be found in Riverside and San Diego Counties, may also be found in the area.

The word calavera means skull, which probably comes from the unusual shape of the area's centerpiece, Mount Calavera. The 513-ft. Mount Calavera is not really a mountain at all but rather a 22 million-year-old volcanic plug. A volcanic plug is a mass of volcanic rock that solidified in it's vent and feeding system millions of years ago. When the volcano becomes extinct and starts to erode away, the "plug" is all that is left behind. Mount Calavera is one of only three volcanic plugs in Southern California. In the early 1900's, the ancient plug was mined for gravel. The mining was accomplished by stripping away it's west face and continued into the 1930's. What is left is a rather remarkable blemish on the side of the mountain that somewhat resembles the Grand Canyon. You can easily spot Mount Calavera from either northbound Interstate 5 at Cannon Rd., or westbound on Lake Blvd., just past Oak Riparian Park.

Lake Calavera is actually a man-made reservoir owned by the Carlsbad Municipal Water District. The dam at the south end of the lake is 67-ft. high and 490-ft across at the crest. It took 85,000 cubic yards of material to build and was completed in 1940. The total storage capacity of the lake is 520 acre-ft. You can often see people fishing from the shore or using small non-motorized boats.

There are several hiking trails for use by the public, however off-road vehicles are prohibited. You can find several entry points around the area with street parking. There is much to see and explore, please act responsibly.

List of Bird Species from 2/26/05 Mt Calavera Birding Hike with Andy Truban

* Northern Mockingbird
* Scrub Jay
* House Finch
* American Crow
* Red-tailed Hawk
* Red-shouldered Hawk
* American Kestrel
* White-tailed Kite
* Turkey Vulture
* Roadrunner
* Western Meadowlark
* Mallard
* The wild one toed Danimali
* Cassin's Kingbird
* Black Phoebe
* Red-winged Blackbird
* California Towhee
* Anna's Hummingbird
* Double-crested Cormorant
* Pied-billed Grebe
* Wren(H)
* Wrentit(H)
Author:  danimal [ Tue May 04, 2010 9:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Calavera-Co-Op Lead-Danimal/Scarbery Rdr-Beg/Int
From the I-5 in Oceanside, take HWY 78 East. Take the College BLVD exit and go right. At the second stop, hang a left on Lake Drive. After about 1 mile, hang a right on Skyhaven Ln and follow the road until you see the lake to the left. Park on the street.
Thomas guide 1107, C3
Author:  ozzer [ Tue May 04, 2010 9:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Calavera-Co-Op Lead-Danimal/Scarbery Rdr-Beg/Int
I'm in.. Start is 6:00 PM?
Author:  danimal [ Tue May 04, 2010 10:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Calavera-Co-Op Lead-Danimal/Scarbery Rdr-Beg/Int
ozzer wrote:
I'm in.. Start is 6:00 PM?


yup yup. 6 it is! see yall there! 8)
Author:  Belizean [ Thu May 06, 2010 4:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Calavera-Co-Op Lead-Danimal/Scarbery Rdr-Beg/Int
I'm in plus 2. Easy way to c'vera is to exit Emerald off the 78, go south, turn right on Skyhaven and just follow that to the lake.
Author:  Crab [ Thu May 06, 2010 5:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Calavera-Co-Op Lead-Danimal/Scarbery Rdr-Beg/Int
im in and i think i might be one of belizean's plus 2
Author:  danimal [ Fri May 07, 2010 11:23 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Calavera-Co-Op Lead-Danimal/Scarbery Rdr-Beg/Int
Just confirming todays ride at 6. Be there or be a roadie.
Author:  Crab [ Fri May 07, 2010 9:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Calavera-Co-Op Lead-Danimal/Scarbery Rdr-Beg/Int
Had a great time today it was cool meeting you guys
Author:  Los [ Fri May 07, 2010 9:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Calavera-Co-Op Lead-Danimal/Scarbery Rdr-Beg/Int
welcome to the site crab, you should post up in the intros
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