Mountains Above Colonia Sante Fe

This route begins in the colonial Santa Fe neighborhood, located between Vicente Guerrero and San Quintin, and zigzags through a ranch before ascending into the hills. Although there are a few areas with trash at the start, the landscape quickly clears as you enter the more remote sections. The trail is easy overall but does require four-wheel drive for a steep section with rain ruts and chunky rocks. Otherwise, the road is smooth and enjoyable, winding through the mountains with stunning views of cacti, coyotes, rabbits, and various lizards. A particularly green, wooded area is home to an unusually large flock of quail, numbering between 100 and 200. At the summit, there's a more challenging onX-mapped trail to the left, which loops back to Vicente Guerrero, or you can continue straight for a longer route to explore.