Off-Road Trails in Baja California Sur

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Learn more about East-North Connection
East-North Connection

East-North Connection

This short connector route begins at a fork--right leads toward Batequitos and ultimately the Gulf Coast, while left continues on to intersect with the trail to Agua Verde. Initially smooth and easygoing, the trail soon…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about El Alamito de Camino
El Alamito de Camino

El Alamito de Camino

This trail offers a unique and scenic journey, passing by charming small ranchos, a stunning Catholic shrine, and an impressive 8-foot-tall hand-crocheted knit blanket--a true work of art. The route is mostly easy, with a…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about El Arco via Santa Elena
El Arco via Santa Elena

El Arco via Santa Elena

Starting from the road to Rancho Santa Marta, this 12-mile route takes you through a picturesque desert landscape. Early on, you'll pass an old abandoned farm on the right within a small ejido. The trail…
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Total Miles
17.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about El Bajo
El Bajo

El Bajo

This trail goes along the Sea of Cortez through the Loreto National Park. It's a pretty easy trail, with some sections of dirt, gravel, rocks, and sand. The views are very nice, especially at sunset.…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
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
2Easy
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
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about El Centenario Northwest
El Centenario Northwest

El Centenario Northwest

This route offers a surprising, clean, and smooth drive along the scenic Ensenada Los Aripes, sheltered by the peninsula. Starting at Centenario Beach, the trail follows the bayfront past picturesque homes for about a mile…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about El Faro Connection
El Faro Connection

El Faro Connection

This trail begins in the small town of Santa Domingo, where the outskirts are marked by scattered trash and large piles of oyster, clam, and conch shells, common in these fishing areas. After a few…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about El Faro Santa Domingo
El Faro Santa Domingo

El Faro Santa Domingo

This route begins off the Santa Domingo West Trail as a soft, sandy path that is narrow but navigable with care to avoid scratching your vehicle. This trail is more frequently traveled than others in…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about El Juncalito Escondido
El Juncalito Escondido

El Juncalito Escondido

This is a very easy trail that will take you to a beautiful beach. Most of the road is a two-way with some dirt and sand--very easy to do with any kind of vehicle. When…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about El Pailabote
El Pailabote

El Pailabote

This trail begins off the Los Hombres Solo route, winding through a narrow, sandy path flanked by mid-height desert vegetation. Full-size vehicles may experience some scratching as the vegetation occasionally encroaches on the trail. Airing…
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Total Miles
6.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about El Pelotero
El Pelotero

El Pelotero

This is an incredible trail; not only is it so much fun to ride, but it is also full of surprises. It's like some kind of rocky oasis, where you will stop no matter what,…
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Total Miles
47.1
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
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
4Moderate
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
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Estero San Gregorio Loop
Estero San Gregorio Loop

Estero San Gregorio Loop

This scenic loop offers a quick journey to a charming fishing village with an estuary before returning to the main highway. Starting from the Chicharron side, the trail begins with a brief stretch of washboard…
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Total Miles
5.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Estero San Jorge
Estero San Jorge

Estero San Jorge

The trail begins just past the small pueblo of La Poza Grande, where the remnants of an older section of town appear as you near the end of the pavement. Abandoned buildings line the outskirts,…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Estuary Crossover
Estuary Crossover

Estuary Crossover

This Trail begins just north of the La Hombres Solo trail and features slightly deeper sand than nearby routes, so proceed with caution and consider airing down your tires for better traction. The trail runs…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Winter, Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Estuary Road
Estuary Road

Estuary Road

This route begins at Highway 1, where you'll pass through an unlocked barbed-wire gate and head straight down a sandy road. The trail consists of 2 to 3 inches of soft sand throughout, with gentle…
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Total Miles
7.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Evanaro - Cobrecon
Evanaro - Cobrecon

Evanaro - Cobrecon

The Evarano-Cobrecon Road is a rugged and scenic trail that winds through the picturesque desert landscape of San Jose del Cabo. This route offers a mix of dirt, rocky sections, and light off-camber turns, making…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
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
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter
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ATV trails in Baja California Sur

Learn more about 2 de Abril Santa Fe
2 de Abril Santa Fe

2 de Abril Santa Fe

If you start this trail at Transpeninsular Highway 1, it starts as a 2-way vehicle road, with lots of gravel and compact soil with some roots on the sides. There are lots of turns and…
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Total Miles
19.7
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Above El Sargento and Down to the Hot Springs
Above El Sargento and Down to the Hot Springs

Above El Sargento and Down to the Hot Springs

This route provides a unique and elevated perspective of the La Ventana and El Sargento areas, making it an excellent introduction to the region. The route consists entirely of dirt roads, most of which are…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Agua Del Coyote
Agua Del Coyote

Agua Del Coyote

This off-road route begins just off Highway 1, with a flat, open campsite located about a quarter-mile in on the right. The trail starts smooth and soft, wide enough to avoid encroaching brush or desert…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Agua Verde Trail
Agua Verde Trail

Agua Verde Trail

This is a dirt trail with beautiful scenic views of the Cortez Sea that will take you to Agua Verde Beach. It is a little hidden paradise between the mountains south of Loreto. You can…
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Total Miles
24.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring
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UTV/side-by-side trails in Baja California Sur

Learn more about 2 de Abril Santa Fe
2 de Abril Santa Fe

2 de Abril Santa Fe

If you start this trail at Transpeninsular Highway 1, it starts as a 2-way vehicle road, with lots of gravel and compact soil with some roots on the sides. There are lots of turns and…
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Total Miles
19.7
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Above El Sargento and Down to the Hot Springs
Above El Sargento and Down to the Hot Springs

Above El Sargento and Down to the Hot Springs

This route provides a unique and elevated perspective of the La Ventana and El Sargento areas, making it an excellent introduction to the region. The route consists entirely of dirt roads, most of which are…
Learn more about Above El Sargento and Down to the Hot Springs
Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Agua Del Coyote
Agua Del Coyote

Agua Del Coyote

This off-road route begins just off Highway 1, with a flat, open campsite located about a quarter-mile in on the right. The trail starts smooth and soft, wide enough to avoid encroaching brush or desert…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Agua Verde Trail
Agua Verde Trail

Agua Verde Trail

This is a dirt trail with beautiful scenic views of the Cortez Sea that will take you to Agua Verde Beach. It is a little hidden paradise between the mountains south of Loreto. You can…
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Total Miles
24.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring
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