more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
211 ft
Climb
-91 ft
Descent
00:06:49
Avg time
122 ft
Altitude change
1,204 ft
Altitude min
1,368 ft
Altitude max
1,204 ft
Altitude start
1,325 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
-21.7%
Grade max
14.2%
Grade min
3,566 ft
Distance climb
2,297 ft
Distance down
427 ft
Distance flat
00:06:49
Avg time

Ranch House Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Daley Ranch
    Escondido, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 100 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This paved, wide road is the way up from the La Honda Drive parking lot and provides access to the Boulder Loop and the Jack Creek Meadow Loop via the East Ridge trail. Usually lots of traffic here as walkers and hikers, and bikers make their way into Daley or just take an easy stroll.

Tags
Meadow

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 81 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 616 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Avg: 3.55 (1 votes)
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      Directions to ranch-house trailhead (33.166960, -117.051840)

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      May 27, 2017 @ 5:48pm
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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 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 • 13 miles • 1,944 ft • 23 • Loop •
      A loop in Daley Ranch. Counter-clockwise so you hit Bobcat and Crest trails downhill. Other than ~2 miles...
      1.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ranch House located?
      Ranch House is located in Daley Ranch, Escondido, California, United States. It is part of the Daley Ranch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.16696, -117.05184.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ranch House?
      Ranch House has 211 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 91 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,204 ft to 1,368 ft.
      ▼ Is Ranch House a point to point trail?
      Ranch House is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ How long is Ranch House?
      Ranch House is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ranch House?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ranch House. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ranch House?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ranch House are:
      • January (40 activities)
      • September (39 activities)
      • December (37 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Ranch House? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ranch House are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ranch House?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Ranch House. 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 Ranch House?
      Ranch House is a very popular trail. There have been 3,463 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,890 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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