Off-Road Trails in Baja California Sur

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Learn more about San Borjas
San Borjas

San Borjas

This is a very challenging trail, with long sections of very loose medium rocks. In some of those sections, you may encounter water, so the rock underneath can get very slippery. River bed crossings during…
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Total Miles
18.4
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about San Felipe
San Felipe

San Felipe

Expect all kinds of terrain, from loose gravel sections to very slippery sections. There is very soft and deep sand as well. There are some up and downhills with some roots, and depending on the…
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Total Miles
14.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about San Francisco
San Francisco

San Francisco

Approaching from the northeast, this trail begins as a straight, well-defined path that rolls over a series of hundred-foot hills, offering long sight lines to the horizon. You'll reach the route's high point marked by…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about San Ignacio to San Juanico Cross Peninisula
San Ignacio to San Juanico Cross Peninisula

San Ignacio to San Juanico Cross Peninisula

Embark on a scenic journey along the broad dirt trail that stretches from the picturesque town of San Ignacio to the idyllic coastal haven of San Juanico. While this route typically accommodates two-wheel drive vehicles,…
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Total Miles
99.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about San Isidro De Las Palmas
San Isidro De Las Palmas

San Isidro De Las Palmas

This route begins off the Playa Cedro trail, tracing the coastline before veering inland to navigate around an arroyo--the most challenging section of the trail. Here, you'll encounter a mix of deep whoops and silty…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about San Javier Detour
San Javier Detour

San Javier Detour

This alternate trail to San Javier was mapped to bypass the first 6 bone-rattling miles of washboard on the main road--and for the first 3 to 4 miles, it delivers. The path is smooth, winding,…
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Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about San Javier Mission
San Javier Mission

San Javier Mission

This route is primarily an even dirt track with just a few rocky sections sprinkled in. The road winds down between dried-out river beds, cacti, ranches, and a few small forested sections. There are a…
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Total Miles
42.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about San Jose Comundu to La Purisima
San Jose Comundu to La Purisima

San Jose Comundu to La Purisima

This is the only route that connects the little town of the Mission of San Jose Comundu to La Purisima, where you can enjoy the water, go fishing, and kayak at the river. You can…
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Total Miles
24.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about San Jose del Cabo 2
San Jose del Cabo 2

San Jose del Cabo 2

This short, sandy trail leads to secluded private camping spots, offering a peaceful place to spend the night. While some areas of the trail are unfortunately littered with trash, the serene surroundings make it worth…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about San Juan de la Costa - San Evaristo
San Juan de la Costa - San Evaristo

San Juan de la Costa - San Evaristo

This trail goes from south to north starting from San Juan de la Costa. Getting to San Juan de la Costa from La Paz is a paved two-lane road. A high-clearance vehicle is recommended, 4WD…
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Total Miles
45.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about San Juan de la Costa Cutoff
San Juan de la Costa Cutoff

San Juan de la Costa Cutoff

Starting in Alfredo Bonfil, this route winds along the base of a scenic mesa adorned with wind turbines, eventually connecting to the section of Highway 1 known as San Juan de la Costa. The drive…
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Total Miles
5.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about San Juanico La Purisima Access Loop
San Juanico La Purisima Access Loop

San Juanico La Purisima Access Loop

This loop offers convenient access to the trail connecting San Juanico and La Purisima, whether approaching from the north or south. It's a relatively easy route suitable for any 2WD vehicle with decent ground clearance.…
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Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about San Juanico to Mulege Transpeninsular Route
San Juanico to Mulege Transpeninsular Route

San Juanico to Mulege Transpeninsular Route

Embark on a picturesque offroad adventure through a diverse landscape that starts in the arid desert and meanders along a rugged riverbed, culminating in a breathtaking canyon before arriving at the charming town of Mulege.…
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Total Miles
72.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about San Juanico to San Ignacio via the Coast.
San Juanico to San Ignacio via the Coast.

San Juanico to San Ignacio via the Coast.

This route takes you from San Juanico to San Ignacio via the coast road. The terrain varies from slow corrugated roads with some large rocks that could cause flat tires to smooth fast sand roads.…
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Total Miles
66.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about San Juaniquito
San Juaniquito

San Juaniquito

This is a very challenging trail that will take you to a very small fisherman/family community on the beach. Expect sections of loose rocks, river bed crossings, sand sections, and gravel. The views are beautiful…
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Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about San Lucas to Presa las Palmas (Water Dam)
San Lucas to Presa las Palmas (Water Dam)

San Lucas to Presa las Palmas (Water Dam)

This trail is the way to go to the Presa las Palmas, from Cabo San Lucas Airport (as a reference to start from).It's a fun dirt road, with water crossing during the rainy season, river…
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Total Miles
19.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about San Nicolas
San Nicolas

San Nicolas

This trail will take you to a small fisherman's village. With beautiful landscapes, expect lots of loose rocks, gravel, and some small water crossings along the way. Pay close attention and always watch your right-hand…
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Total Miles
10.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about San Pablo Canyon Road and More
San Pablo Canyon Road and More

San Pablo Canyon Road and More

This is a well-maintained and graded trail that ascends through a picturesque canyon. However, when reaching the summit, you'll encounter a locked gate, restricting further access to San Pablo Fishing Camp. To proceed to San…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about San Sebastian
San Sebastian

San Sebastian

Expect lots of loose rocks and slow uphills with very close turns. There are some sections that will require 4WD, due to the terrain conditions on a hill. The trail changes a lot, from very…
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Total Miles
9.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about San Sebastian San Nicolas
San Sebastian San Nicolas

San Sebastian San Nicolas

This trail connects the small communities of San Nicolas and San Sebastian. It goes all along the coast side. Expect very beautiful views on your way. Most of the trail is loose rock with one…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
8Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter

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

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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