more stats
5,213 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-284 ft
Descent
00:05:21
Avg time
-281 ft
Altitude change
1,339 ft
Altitude min
1,625 ft
Altitude max
1,620 ft
Altitude start
1,339 ft
Altitude end
-5.4%
Grade
-43.4%
Grade max
3.4%
Grade min
180 ft
Distance climb
4,642 ft
Distance down
390 ft
Distance flat
00:05:21
Avg time

Upper 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
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 90 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #67507 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #39544 in E-Biking
    • #89474 in Trail Running
    • #95170 in Hiking
    • #4967 in Adaptive Biking
    • #2125 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,111 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #869 in E-Biking
    • #4,351 in Trail Running
    • #5,352 in Hiking
    • #312 in Adaptive Biking
    • #187 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Connects the Stanley Peak trail to the E. Jack Creek Meadow Loop. Mellow and relaxing with a nice meetup spot near the duck pond.

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

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Upper Sage Trail Reports

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Apr 1, 2026 @ 8:54am (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 1, 2026
 Riding great today!
Apr 29, 2025 @ 4:32pm
Apr 29, 2025
Nov 19, 2024 @ 2:59pm
Nov 19, 2024
 Some braking ruts starting to form before some of the switchbacks
Mar 2, 2022 @ 1:19pm
Mar 2, 2022
Jan 3, 2022 @ 1:38pm
Jan 3, 2022
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on Apr 1, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.69 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

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      Daley Trailforks Badge Glory
      ★ 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....
      5
      DALEY RANCH 15MI EASY
      ★ 5.0 • 15 miles • 1,607 ft • 3 • Loop •
      Easiest route of moderate length
      114
      A Daley Ranch Counter-Clockwise Loop
      ★ 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...
      3.3 ★★★★★
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      3 ★ 25%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Sage located?
      Upper 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 33.17986, -117.03669.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Sage?
      Upper Sage is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Sage?
      Upper Sage has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 284 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,339 ft to 1,625 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Sage a point to point trail?
      Upper Sage is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Sage?
      Upper Sage is 5,213 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Sage?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Sage. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Sage? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Sage are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Sage?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Upper Sage. The trail is 5,213 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Sage?
      Upper Sage is a very popular trail. There have been 3,546 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,028 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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