more stats
2,198 ft
Distance
94 ft
Climb
-26 ft
Descent
00:04:10
Avg time
68 ft
Altitude change
1,492 ft
Altitude min
1,573 ft
Altitude max
1,492 ft
Altitude start
1,562 ft
Altitude end
3.1%
Grade
-9.4%
Grade max
23.1%
Grade min
1,614 ft
Distance climb
489 ft
Distance down
98 ft
Distance flat
00:04:10
Avg time

Diamondback Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Daley Ranch
    Escondido, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 25 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #45031 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18755 in E-Biking
    • #159255 in Trail Running
    • #125159 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,308 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #418 in E-Biking
    • #8,390 in Trail Running
    • #6,989 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Fun single track that connects Sage to Coyote Run. It is mapped as going up but more popular and fun to ride down. There are some blind corners and many ruts now. When you connect to Coyote Run turn right and follow to East Ridge.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 67 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 400 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Avg: 4.07 (7 votes)
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      Jul 8, 2020 @ 1:42pm
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      Mar 30, 2026 @ 1:54pm
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      3:44 | 182 | May 15, 2016 , Escondido

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      1 Review & Comments

      Teamtecnu
      Diamondback is a fun and flow trail and it is in great shape due to all the recent trail work

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Diamondback Trail located?
      Diamondback 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 33.17349, -117.04143.
      ▼ How hard is Diamondback Trail?
      Diamondback Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Diamondback Trail?
      Diamondback Trail has 94 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 26 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,492 ft to 1,573 ft.
      ▼ Is Diamondback Trail a point to point trail?
      Diamondback Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Diamondback Trail?
      Diamondback Trail is 2,198 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Diamondback Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Diamondback Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Diamondback Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Diamondback Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Diamondback Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Diamondback Trail. The trail is 2,198 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Diamondback Trail?
      Diamondback Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 3,251 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,556 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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