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1.2 miles
Distance
480 ft
Climb
-33 ft
Descent
00:22:50
Avg time
448 ft
Altitude change
752 ft
Altitude min
1,200 ft
Altitude max
752 ft
Altitude start
1,201 ft
Altitude end
7.2%
Grade
-14.9%
Grade max
24.4%
Grade min
4,934 ft
Distance climb
1,132 ft
Distance down
157 ft
Distance flat
00:22:50
Avg time

Lower Caballo Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Daley Ranch
    Escondido, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #29464 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2583 in E-Biking
    • #440 in Trail Running
    • #1965 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Climb up from the Humane Society parking lot to Quail Run or connect to Lower Sage via Upper Caballo. It'll warm you up for the rest of your ride.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18 miles average
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  • 48 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 321 rides
  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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        Directions to lower-caballo trailhead (33.159570, -117.033000)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Caballo

        ▼ Where is Lower Caballo located?
        Lower Caballo is located in Daley Ranch, Escondido, California, United States. It is part of the Daley Ranch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.15957, -117.033.
        ▼ How hard is Lower Caballo?
        Lower Caballo is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Caballo?
        Lower Caballo has 480 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 33 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 752 ft to 1,200 ft.
        ▼ Is Lower Caballo a point to point trail?
        Lower Caballo is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lower Caballo?
        Lower Caballo is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Caballo?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Caballo. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Caballo?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Caballo are:
        • April (24 activities)
        • February (24 activities)
        • May (21 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Lower Caballo? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Caballo are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Caballo?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Lower Caballo. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lower Caballo?
        Lower Caballo is a very popular trail. There have been 2,838 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,511 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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