Dixon Lake

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I have never been to Dixon Lake. Heard it is a steep climb to get to. Couple weeks ago at a club ride's stop looked at the dam, did not look that high. So after yesterday's ride, decide to take a look.
Sign reads only 10% but my legs differ. Recall taking the fixie on 18% Anchovey, OK I tacked. But now it shows how much leg strength I've loss. Good the climb was short and only one car passed. The road a little worn with a bike logo on pavement. So know that bikes do come up here.
Features Bike Trail Fishing Hiking Trails Nature Trails Parking Picnic Areas Playground Restrooms Water Overview Dixon Lake, located at 1700 La Honda Drive, Escondido, CA 92027, is open year-round (closed Christmas Day). Gates open at 6 am daily; closing hours vary by season. Contact the Park Ranger office at 760-839-4680 for further information. Reservations for camping are available; see the Camping Information section for more reservation information.
Signage of history and animals & plants
Spent some time. Was told should see Daley Ranch. Have heard of as a mountain biking destination. Since I'm here. got to take a look.
Features Barbecues Bike Trail Fishing Hiking Trails Horseshoe Pits Nature Trails Parking Picnic Areas Playground Restrooms Security Trails Walking Track Water Overview Open daily from dawn to dusk. Daley Ranch is located in the northeastern portion of the City of Escondido, north of Dixon Lake and west of Valley Center Road. Access is provided via La Honda Drive to the south, Valley Center Road to the east, and Daley Ranch is a 3,201-acre conservation area acquired in 1996 by the City of Escondido and is managed in perpetuity for the preservation of a biologically unique and diverse habitat area of regional importance. Visitors can enjoy a variety of recreational and educational opportunities and experiences in a historically significant setting. The property contains a number of natural vegetation communities including lush oak woodlands, coastal sage scrub, and chaparral, grasslands, and riparian areas. Approximately 1.1 miles from the La Honda entry is the Daley Ranch House, a redwood barn, and numerous outbuildings of historical interest. Ranger-led tours of the Ranch House occur on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 11 am to 2 pm Members of The Friends of Daley Ranch provide assistance with the tours, and offer additional insights into the history of the ranch. Please note that steady rain cancels the tours. Daley Ranch offers over 25 miles of multipurpose trails for hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian use. Six distinct trails cover most of the property. Most popular are the Boulder Loop Trail (2.4 miles) which affords outstanding views of Escondido, and the Ranch House Loop (2.5 miles), which passes two small ponds and the site of Daley's original log cabin.Cougar Pass Road to the west.
There's a climb and descent. Even a shaded tunnel of oaks.
And a great view looking down at Escondido

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