Off-Road Trails in Baja California Sur

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Learn more about Lomita Amarilla South
Lomita Amarilla South

Lomita Amarilla South

This section of Lomita Amarilla begins at a distinctive four-way intersection marked by a concrete water container and serves as the southern, more challenging variant of the route. The first 2.5 miles are relatively mild…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Los Hombres Solos
Los Hombres Solos

Los Hombres Solos

Leaving Highway 1, the route begins by passing through an open barbed-wire fence and follows a straight path for over six miles, leading almost to the coast. The trail features two to four inches of…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Los Inocentes Lighthouse
Los Inocentes Lighthouse

Los Inocentes Lighthouse

This off-road adventure begins at a four-way intersection, traversing a broad, well-trodden path near Rancho Los Innocentes. The initial segment is moderately bumpy with a light sand covering. Approximately three miles in, a flat area…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Los Inocentes Loop
Los Inocentes Loop

Los Inocentes Loop

This off-road journey begins at a four-way intersection, leading to Rancho Los Innocentes. The initial miles feature a straight, slightly bumpy road that passes by a ranch before descending into a substantial arroyo with soft…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Los Inocentes NE Coastal
Los Inocentes NE Coastal

Los Inocentes NE Coastal

This lightly traveled trail begins at a scenic campsite near the Los Inocentes Lighthouse Trail. Initially, it features 3 to 4 inches of sand, making it a 4WD-rated route; however, experienced drivers with properly aired-down…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
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
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Low Route Salt Flats
Low Route Salt Flats

Low Route Salt Flats

Approaching from the north, Low Route Salt Flats begins with a notoriously unstable salt flat crossing about a quarter mile in, a section that demands caution, especially for heavier vehicles. While this path is popular…
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Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Lowlands Route
Lowlands Route

Lowlands Route

Starting from the highway, this off-road trail takes you through an open cattle guard gate and along a dusty path bordered by a barbed-wire fence marking private land. The initial stretch may feel uninviting, with…
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Total Miles
14.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Mag Bay Loop
Mag Bay Loop

Mag Bay Loop

Shortly after starting this trail, it descends to the right, where you'll encounter a curious sight: a giant cactus adorned with a sweatshirt and a pig at its base--its purpose unknown. The route meanders downhill…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
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
1Easy
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
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Matancitas - Candelaria
Matancitas - Candelaria

Matancitas - Candelaria

This is one section of connecting trail, called La Candelaria, which is a small farmers' community that is in the middle of the Baja Sierras.This section has nice views, and is very fun to ride!…
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Total Miles
18.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Middle Playa 1
Middle Playa 1

Middle Playa 1

This trail begins at Middle Road where it intersects with Middle Loop, offering a direct route to the coast with several sandy stretches along the way. While generally straightforward, the route includes sections of soft…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Middle Playa 2
Middle Playa 2

Middle Playa 2

This off-road trail begins just off Middle Road, branching into the desert as a two-track route that gradually makes its way toward the coast. About half a mile in, travelers will find a flat, rocky…
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Total Miles
8.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Middle Playa 3
Middle Playa 3

Middle Playa 3

Beginning at Middle Road, this lightly traveled trail ventures into the heart of the wild desert, where dense vegetation quickly closes in around you. While navigable by a Jeep, the route is better suited for…
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Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Midway Trail
Midway Trail

Midway Trail

This trail begins at Highway 1 and quickly ascends, offering several excellent campsites on the right within the first half-mile. After a flat section, the climb becomes steeper, requiring careful wheel placement to navigate deep…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Miraflores
Miraflores

Miraflores

This is a beautiful trail with very diverse terrain and views. It is easy to ride but expect lots of loose gravel, sand, loose rocks, and water crossing-which can get challenging in the rainy season.…
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Total Miles
26.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Nasty L
Nasty L

Nasty L

This off-road route, originally designed as a utility path rather than a scenic adventure, has become a rugged challenge due to years of neglect. Overgrown with dense thorns and cacti, it guarantees scratches and potential…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about New Road Meliton
New Road Meliton

New Road Meliton

From Highway 19, this off-road route takes you on a scenic dirt journey to Ejido Meliton. The final two miles into town on the Old Road Meliton trail, though marked in blue, represent a Level…
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Total Miles
17.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about North Road
North Road

North Road

This trail begins at Santa Marta Road and quickly passes through a seemingly vacant ejido before leading into a narrow, sandy desert path surrounded by dense, towering desert vegetation. The route offers stunning scenery, abundant…
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Total Miles
14.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, 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…
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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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