more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-349 ft
Descent
00:10:12
Avg time
-332 ft
Altitude change
1,374 ft
Altitude min
1,713 ft
Altitude max
1,706 ft
Altitude start
1,375 ft
Altitude end
-4.8%
Grade
-30.2%
Grade max
5.7%
Grade min
1,237 ft
Distance climb
4,879 ft
Distance down
748 ft
Distance flat
00:10:12
Avg time

Crest Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Daley Ranch
    Escondido, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #29197 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3465 in E-Biking
    • #21922 in Trail Running
    • #119193 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 100 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 761 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Crest Trail Trail Reports

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Sep 3, 2026 @ 8:52am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 3, 2026
Jul 21, 2026 @ 5:55pm (America/Tijuana)
Jul 21, 2026
 Soft and loose in some of the corners.
Jul 7, 2026 @ 9:32am (America/Tijuana)
Jul 7, 2026
Dec 17, 2025 @ 10:23am (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 17, 2025
 Riding nice today! Some ruts...in all the right places! Lol! :)
Nov 24, 2025 @ 8:54am (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 24, 2025
 HERO DIRT!!!!
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Status:
on Sep 3, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.63 (22 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

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      Daley Trailforks Badge Glory
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      All About The Single Track
      ★ 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...
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      West Side Story
      ★ 3.0 • 9 miles • 1,295 ft • 9 • Loop •
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      4.8 ★★★★★
      22 Ratings
      5 ★ 77%
      4 ★ 23%
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Ferralz
      Very fun DH trail and as of today, freshly groomed. Definitely one of those trails you want to hit a couple times before you go full speed. It gets pretty technicals in some areas but other wise very enjoyable. Lots of opportunities to catch some air too.
      Jmlascala71
      Hands down the best trail at Daley. Filled with armored and bermed turns, rock drops, and long flowy sections with a couple of short climbs thrown in to keep you honest. So good it's worth climbing back up the fireroad several times to do laps.
      Outdoorsd Outdoorsd
      The above description says it all. This is the best blue trail I have ridden in north county. A few good technical çhallenges along with a super fast downhill section.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Crest Trail located?
      Crest Trail is located in Daley Ranch, Escondido, California, United States. It is part of the Daley Ranch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.18741, -117.06135.
      ▼ How hard is Crest Trail?
      Crest Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Crest Trail?
      Crest Trail has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 349 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,374 ft to 1,713 ft.
      ▼ Is Crest Trail a point to point trail?
      Crest Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Crest Trail?
      Crest Trail is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Crest Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Crest Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Crest Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Crest Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Crest Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Crest Trail. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Crest Trail?
      Crest Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 4,876 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,050 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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