Off-Road Trails in Baja California Sur

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Learn more about El Canion
El Canion

El Canion

This trail has lots of loose dirt, narrow sections, and some tide corners with deep/soft sand when going through the riverbed canyon. Slow down around ranchos, and expect lots of loose cows and horses. There…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about El Cardonal
El Cardonal

El Cardonal

Really beautiful view, from the riding side of the ocean and from high hills, with all the mountains on the back and the incredible colors of the Sea Of Cortez. Goes across some ranchos and…
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Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about El Refugio
El Refugio

El Refugio

This trail section is mainly a compact dirt road, with some wide and narrow sections. You'll find some rolling hills, loose rocks, water crossing, and loose sand. There is a very small farmers' community called…
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Total Miles
17.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Spring
Learn more about Estero de La Bocana to Punta Abreojos
Estero de La Bocana to Punta Abreojos

Estero de La Bocana to Punta Abreojos

Prepare for a truly delightful and smooth journey as you traverse the La Bocana Estuary on your way to the charming town of Punta Abreojos. The trip is so enjoyable that it almost seems to…
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Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Gavilan Manganese Mine Ruins
Gavilan Manganese Mine Ruins

Gavilan Manganese Mine Ruins

Starting from Playa Punta Domingo, this route will take you on a journey across the peninsula, from the Bay of Conception to the Sea of Cortez. Although slightly more challenging than the initial trek to…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about High Coastal Route to Cliffside Fishing Camp
High Coastal Route to Cliffside Fishing Camp

High Coastal Route to Cliffside Fishing Camp

This drive offers breathtaking views as you navigate steep canyons, with frequent glimpses of the ocean and a stunning display of contrasting colors. It's a relatively short-graded route with a few steep climbs and descents,…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Hotel California Agua Blanca
Hotel California Agua Blanca

Hotel California Agua Blanca

The best way to get this trail is by starting from the town of Todos Santos. The starting point is the famous Hotel California. They say The Eagles named their track based upon this hotel,…
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Total Miles
20.0
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Km128 - San Evaristo
Km128 - San Evaristo

Km128 - San Evaristo

This route has an even dirt track with some long rocky sections with some dried-out river beds and paved water crossing in between the ranches, and a few small forested areas. There are a few…
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Total Miles
66.0
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about La Bocana Beach Camp
La Bocana Beach Camp

La Bocana Beach Camp

This track is a sandy track through beautiful desert and cactus that takes you to a remote section of the beach. The trail is soft and airing down is recommended. As you head down the…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about La Fortuna Beach
La Fortuna Beach

La Fortuna Beach

This is a rough road but easily passable by most any type of vehicle. This is the shortest route from the pavement leading to San Jose Del Cabo to La Fortuna. There are many options…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about La Laguna Beach
La Laguna Beach

La Laguna Beach

This trail will take you to La Laguna Beach. Expect some rocky/dirt sections. At one point, you'll encounter big exposed rocks on the road, with some washouts and roots. It can get pretty hard to…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Spring
Learn more about La Perforada
La Perforada

La Perforada

This particular coastal route stands out as the most challenging in this area, primarily due to the last half-mile stretch of sand. The initial part of the route is relatively straightforward, with some caution required…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about La Poza Grande Beach Camp and Exploring
La Poza Grande Beach Camp and Exploring

La Poza Grande Beach Camp and Exploring

This route starts by turning off the highway at La Poza Grande. You can take the dirt or paved start to the trail. The town you drive through is "Nueva La Poza Grande" as the…
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Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about La Purisima
La Purisima

La Purisima

A rocky dirt track from the small town of La Purisima leading back to #1 near the southern end of Bahia Concepcion. The paved road from the west turns to rock and dirt at this…
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Total Miles
33.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about La Trinidad
La Trinidad

La Trinidad

On this trail, you can expect a little bit of everything, sand, loose rocks, water crossing, challenging up hills, and incredible views of the Pacific and Sea of Cortez side. You can take different roads…
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Total Miles
22.9
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Laguna San Ignacio
Laguna San Ignacio

Laguna San Ignacio

The road/trail out to the point is predominantly easy and well-packed, taking roughly a half hour to get out there from the main road. The only thing that could make this route difficult is if…
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Total Miles
12.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Las Palmas Beach
Las Palmas Beach

Las Palmas Beach

Las Palmas is a very special and unique place, like an Oasis but on the beach. You'll be surrounded by a curtain of very tall palm trees, and small water pools depending on the season.…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Los Naranjos
Los Naranjos

Los Naranjos

Los Naranjos is a trail that crosses from east to west Baja California Sur. It can be accessed via Route 19 on the Westside or via Route 1 on the East. I recommend a high…
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Total Miles
32.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Malarrimo
Malarrimo

Malarrimo

This is a straightforward, well-graded dirt road, spacious enough to accommodate two vehicles side by side, making it easily traversable by any type of vehicle. Initially, you'll encounter some light washboards along the way, with…
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Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mangrove Fishing
Mangrove Fishing

Mangrove Fishing

The trail is a straightforward sand/dirt track through cacti and mangroves, working slowly toward the water. The thick foliage in some sections of the trail causes the road to narrow, though the sand is so…
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Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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