more stats
1.6 miles
Distance
434 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:19:20
Avg time
381 ft
Altitude change
1,237 ft
Altitude min
1,657 ft
Altitude max
1,239 ft
Altitude start
1,621 ft
Altitude end
4.4%
Grade
-17.6%
Grade max
36%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,332 ft
Distance down
679 ft
Distance flat
00:19:20
Avg time

Lower Sage Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Daley Ranch
    Escondido, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 80 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #79518 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #51410 in E-Biking
    • #76414 in Trail Running
    • #73865 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Connects the East Ridge trail (coming from the parking lot on La Honda or from the Ranch House) to Upper Sage or the Stanley Peak trail. Can also connect with Caballo to go to the Humane Society parking lot. Single track options on Quail Run or Coyote Run.

There's some moderate climbing to get up to the Stanley Peak trail, and it's a popular trail for horseback riding. Make your presence known and don't sneak up on any equestrians unless you want a kick in the teeth from the horse and an earful from the rider.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 99 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 658 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
Status:
on Sep 3, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.63 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      luvdabeach44 luvdabeach44
      One of the better ways to enter Daley Ranch from La Honda. It is popular with hikers especially on weekends so be courteous.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Sage located?
      Lower Sage is located in Daley Ranch, Escondido, California, United States. It is part of the Daley Ranch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.16714, -117.04167.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Sage?
      Lower Sage is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Sage?
      Lower Sage has 434 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,237 ft to 1,657 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Sage a point to point trail?
      Lower Sage is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Sage?
      Lower Sage is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Sage?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Sage. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Sage? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Sage are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Sage?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Lower Sage. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Sage?
      Lower Sage is a very popular trail. There have been 3,836 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,103 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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