Playa San Ramon Beach Cruise

Total Kilometers
25.9

Elevation

13.43 m

Duration

1.5 Hours

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Winter, Spring

Trail Overview

This is primarily a 19-mile cruise on the beach. The first 4 miles are getting to the beach from the town of Vincent Guerrero. It follows a major wash that brings water from the mountains down to the ocean. Once you get to the beach, it's open fun as you cruise along the waterfront. Know the times of the tides. The best sand is just above the water line where the sand is slightly wet. People, other vehicles, and some rocks and grasslands are your only obstacles except the ocean. Respect the ocean or you could be swallowed up. Airing down low is key to enjoying the sandy fun. As you get to mile 16.5, there is a steep grade to come off the beach. It's best to come off here as the beach gets more narrow and a cliff starts along the ocean. You will then follow some beach grasslands and make your way around some large industrial farms until you get to the Valley of the Volcanoes.

Photos of Playa San Ramon Beach Cruise

Playa San Ramon Beach Cruise
Playa San Ramon Beach Cruise

Difficulty

The first 4 miles are a large wash. Be cautious of deep sand and the potential for getting off trail; there could be drop-offs. It is also an industrial area, so watch for heavy equipment. Once on the beach, dangers are deep sand and the potential for getting stuck in the soft sand if you get too close/into the ocean. Be aware of the tides.

Technical Rating

3

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Access Description

Start from the town of Vincent Guerrero. It can be tricky finding the entrance to the main wash. There is a "road" that drops from the main upper road down into the wash, but be very careful. The dirt road fell off with deep ruts from water runoff. You can also access this from various other inland roads.

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