Stanley Peak at Daley Ranch

There are three signed entrances to Daley Ranch in Escondido. We'll start at one of the two smaller ones, at the foot of Caballo Trail, and hike up to the summit of Stanley Peak. There will be about 1100 feet of elevation gain, with some good views along the way and from the summit. The round-trip distance should be about four to six miles.

We'll meet at 9:00 AM at the Caballo Trail Staging Area near the Escondido Humane Society at 3450 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido 92027 (Thomas 1110 E4, N 33 9.57 W 117 1.98) and step off at 9:15 AM.

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SUGGESTED ROUTE FROM SAN DIEGO: Go north on I-15 and exit at El Norte Parkway. follow El North Parkway roughly five miles east and turn left on Valley Parkway (which becomes Valley Center Rd. to the north). Go about a half mile north and turn left on Beven Dr.

Follow Beven Drive west across Escondido Creek, and turn right toward Escondido Humane Society. Just before you reach the Escondido Humane Society, turn left into a large unpaved parking area. That is the Caballo Trail Staging Area. Meet near the signed trailhead.

There is a sign for Caballo Trail on Valley Parkway, but it is very small, and motorists are not likely to see it.

Wear good hiking shoes, use sun protection, and take water. Take a camera if you wish. No lunch stop is planned, but you can take a snack, or you can picnic at the staging area after the hike.

Leashed dogs are allowed.

CONTACT: Philip Erdelsky, home 619-282-8611 cell 619-866-8512 E-mail pje@efgh.com.

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