Francisco Villa Loop

Trail Overview

This off-road trail may not be particularly adventurous, but it leads to several coastal access points and offers access to a trail along the salt flats. Starting at the San Quintin bridge, you can choose between Francisco Via Road, which runs above the wash, or take the wash itself, with both routes merging at the same location. The journey takes you past a primitive structure and a larger farmhouse before ending in the direction of the highway. To the west, sand dunes line the horizon, with side roads leading to fishing spots on the ocean. A mile before the trail's end, a left turn offers a scenic loop through the salt flats, eventually connecting back to Highway 1.

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Difficulty

This route is accessible to any high-clearance vehicle in dry conditions, though there are a few sections of shallow sand where maintaining speed is crucial if you don't have 4WD to assist you.

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