Daley Ranch-recon

Daley Ranch recon loop map

Saturday recon route. Started early from home in San Marcos. Took the Inland Rail Trail to Escondido and jumped on the Escondido Creek Bike Path out to the Valley Center Rd. Caballo Trailhead. Tough climbing the first 1/2 mile up the Caballo Trail. Horse country here and the trail was chewed up. Minimal traction with several hike-a-bikes. Saw only one old lady hiking.

Turned on Sage Trail. More hikers and bikers here. Easier trail. Went over to the Ranch House for a banana break. Went north on the Loop, then hooked up with the Engleman Oak Trail. Ask several riders for a trail over to Valley Center.. Nope. Had a slo flat. Never found the cause. Met hard-core rider Dennis on his older Klein. Also met  Moots local rider and he took me on several side loops looking for a way to Valley Center. Still looking.

Serine section of Caballo Trail

Ended up at Cougar Rd. Trailhead. Fixed a guys tube. Rode over through Mountain Meadows with Moots rider to his house. Pumped my tire and headed downhill to Deer Springs Rd.. Took some local San Marcos horse trails to 7-Eleven on Twin Oaks. Bought Zaharah a 3-pak of cc cookies. Rode north across the creek and home. Home by 11:30. Bad left ankle in pain. Too much steep hill walking with bike.

happy trails,
randorides