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SaveDaley is known for its climbing. From any of the entry points you have to climb right away it is very easy to put in over 2000' of climbing in a 15 mile ride. Most of the climbing CAN be done on fire roads. With all the climbing available there is plenty of downhill and while the climbing is fire road, single track is the way to get down! The downhills are quick and fun. On weekends the place fills with hikers and some horses, Especially Sage/East Ridge area and Jack Meadow loop.
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- Mountain Bike
29 trails
- E-Bike
29 trails
- Hike
29 trails
- Trail Running
29 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Jul 7, 2026
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- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 29
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 29
- Trails E-Bike
- 29
- Trails Hike
- 29
- Trails Trail Running
- 29
- Total Distance
- 26 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 11 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,121 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,194 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,946 ft
- Reports
- 546
- Photos
- 164
- Completed Counter
- 15,259
Popular Daley Ranch Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.8 • 1 mile • 20 ft • 744 •
The BEST DH at Daley Ranch if not in all of North San Diego County. Twisty, bumpy, fast with a couple burst climbs and a long straight high speed down in the middle.
• 95 ★ 3.2 • 2 miles • 434 ft • 648 •
Connects the trail (coming from the parking lot on La Honda or from the ) to or the trail. Can also connect with Caballo to go to the Humane Society parking lot. Single track options on or . There's some moderate climbing to get up to...
• 85 ★ 2.9 • 1 mile • 451 ft • 642 •
Climb out of Jack Creek Meadow on Cardiac Hill. The trail is mostly easy, but the climbs will work you with both their grade and a couple loose sections. Connects to th at the bottom and the & trails up top. Some nice views to the...
• 90 ★ 3.3 • 5,213 ft • 3 ft • 633 •
Connects the trail to the E. Jack Creek Meadow Loop. Mellow and relaxing with a nice meetup spot near the duck pond.
• 80 ★ 3.8 • 3,530 ft • 186 ft • 591 •
A popular way both in and out of Daley Ranch to/from the parking lot on La Honda. Just like on the paved road, prepare to see a bunch of hikers and other riders. Don't worry, though, the area is big enough that it'll thin out as you...
• 90 ★ 3.5 • 2 miles • 332 ft • 568 •
An easy ridgeline trail with a bit of a climb at the start, hence the climb difficulty and physical rating. Connects with some singletrack on the or the Boulder Loop.
• 90 ★ 4.3 • 4,672 ft • 13 ft • 543 •
A very fun single track at Daley. It can get quite dusty, especially for the third or fourth rider. If you are climbing be ready for riders come down as it is one of the funner DH's out there.
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 2,822 ft • 88 ft • 539 •
Connects with . Quick way into the rest of Daley. Can be pretty in the spring.
Daley Ranch Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 18 miles • 3,003 ft • 30 • Loop •
A Daley Ranch route of 9 of the "Top 10 most popular trails in Escondido" to earn the Trailforks badge....
★ 3.0 • 15 miles • 2,104 ft • 10 • Loop •
Fast, fun and flowy technical single track is what this ride is all about. You've got to put in the work...
★ 3.0 • 6 miles • 1,047 ft • 10 • Loop •
In formal logic, there's a construct called If-Then. It's defined by (hypothesis) (conclusion) What on...
★ 3.0 • 9 miles • 1,295 ft • 9 • Loop •
Daley Ranch is a great place to ride, assuming you are willing to accept lots of fireroad. But as the ,...
★ 3.0 • 14 miles • 1,939 ft • 19 • Loop •
Daley Ranch is known for its climbing, a lot of which is on fireroad or doubletrack. As you tough it out...
Photos of Daley Ranch Mountain Bike
Videos of Daley Ranch Mountain Bike
trail: Diamondback Trail
3:44 |
181 |
May 15, 2016
trail: Quail Run
2:56 |
160 |
May 15, 2016
trail: Crest Trail
0:05 |
247 |
Jun 29, 2014
trail: Crest Trail
2:53 |
356 |
Apr 7, 2013
trail: Crest Trail
2:49 |
335 |
Apr 7, 2013
trail: Bobcat Trail
12:22 |
80 |
Jan 28, 2026 , Escondido
trail: Old Tank Connector
16:24 |
77 |
Feb 19, 2025 , Escondido
trail: Quail Run
16:24 |
111 |
Feb 19, 2025 , Escondido
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crest Trail | Jul 7, 2026 @ 9:32am (America/Tijuana) Jul 7, 2026 | Dry | martinc7 | ||
| Bobcat Trail | Jul 7, 2026 @ 9:32am (America/Tijuana) Jul 7, 2026 | Dry | martinc7 | ||
| Cougar Ridge | Apr 16, 2026 @ 9:53am (America/Tijuana) Apr 16, 2026 | Ideal | martinc7 | ||
| Hidden Spring | Apr 16, 2026 @ 9:53am (America/Tijuana) Apr 16, 2026 | Ideal | martinc7 | ||
| Diamondback Trail | Apr 16, 2026 @ 9:53am (America/Tijuana) Apr 16, 2026 | Ideal | martinc7 | ||
| Creek Crossing | Apr 16, 2026 @ 9:53am (America/Tijuana) Apr 16, 2026 | Ideal | martinc7 | ||
| Rock Ridge | Apr 1, 2026 @ 8:54am (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 1, 2026 | Ideal | watusi512 | ||
| Ranch House | Apr 1, 2026 @ 8:54am (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 1, 2026 | Ideal | watusi512 | ||
| Coyote Run | Apr 1, 2026 @ 8:54am (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 1, 2026 | Ideal | watusi512 | ||
| Stanley Peak | Apr 1, 2026 @ 8:54am (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 1, 2026 | Ideal | watusi512 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| martinc7 | add | report | activity #98670099 and 1 more | Jul 7, 2026 @ 3:24pm Jul 7, 2026 |
| Rafaelgusc | wishlist | route | activity #98310656 | Jul 2, 2026 @ 8:06pm Jul 2, 2026 |
| pneumacoupons | wishlist | route | activity #98208867 | Jul 1, 2026 @ 10:04am Jul 1, 2026 |
| Trl20000 | wishlist | route | activity #98103637 | Jun 29, 2026 @ 7:26pm Jun 29, 2026 |
| NandoCM | wishlist | region | activity #97758402 | Jun 25, 2026 @ 4:14am Jun 25, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Dddffc D | Apr 20, 2026 @ 2:38pm Apr 20, 2026 | ||
| trail | Use caution on downhill ride for dust covered... | Apr 22, 2025 @ 9:07am Apr 22, 2025 | ||
| trail | Very fun DH trail and as of today, freshly... | Mar 22, 2025 @ 7:24pm Mar 22, 2025 | ||
| trail | Heard SDMBA did some work. Went to ride down... | Jan 5, 2025 @ 12:58pm Jan 5, 2025 | ||
| trail | Steep and technical. | Sep 13, 2024 @ 2:14pm Sep 13, 2024 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Pasqual Valley | 3 | 1 | 8.1 km | ||
| Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve | 8 | 11 | 4 | 8.2 km | |
| Lake Hodges | 6 | 9 | 1 | 8.4 km | |
| San Elijo Hills | 11 | 9 | 9.6 km | ||
| Yellow Truck | 1 | 9.8 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 29 | 26 miles | 3,120 ft | 11 miles | 1,194 ft | #2,172 | #742 | 139 | 546 | 14 | 8,507 | |
| E-Bike | 29 | 26 miles | 3,120 ft | 11 miles | 1,194 ft | #333 | #568 | 25 | 507 | 4 | 2,025 | |
| Hike | 29 | 26 miles | 3,120 ft | 11 miles | 1,194 ft | #6,667 | #2,419 | 546 | 2 | 397 | ||
| Trail Running | 29 | 26 miles | 3,120 ft | 11 miles | 1,194 ft | #5,687 | #1,766 | 546 | 2 | 382 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Daley Ranch
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Daley Ranch?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Daley Ranch are:
- Crest Trail (4.6/5)
- Lower Caballo (4.3/5)
- Burnt Mountain (4.2/5)
- Bobcat Trail (4.2/5)
- Diamondback Trail (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Daley Ranch?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Daley Ranch are:
- February (73 activities)
- July (68 activities)
- May (65 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Daley Ranch?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Daley Ranch. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Daley Ranch?
The longest trail in Daley Ranch is Engelmann Oak at 1.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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