Off-Road Trails in Baja California

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Learn more about San Vicente to Ejido Erendira
San Vicente to Ejido Erendira

San Vicente to Ejido Erendira

This trail takes you from San Vicente to Ejido Erendira, following the wash. After leaving Highway One, you'll exit San Vicente in around 5 or 6 blocks and start making your way through ranches and…
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Total Miles
9.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Santa Gertrudis
Santa Gertrudis

Santa Gertrudis

This road begins in El Arco, a seemingly abandoned mining town with decaying buildings, remnants of machinery, and few signs of human activity. As you navigate through the canyon, the trail transitions into a wide,…
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Total Miles
11.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Santa Rosaliita Coastal
Santa Rosaliita Coastal

Santa Rosaliita Coastal

This scenic coastal drive, located south of Santa Rosaliita, offers an incredibly enjoyable experience and is considered one of the finest coastal routes on the Pacific side of Baja California. You can access this route…
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Total Miles
17.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Santo Tomas to Vicente Guerrero
Santo Tomas to Vicente Guerrero

Santo Tomas to Vicente Guerrero

This dirt road and sometimes trail leads you through rough mountains and along the Pacific coast of Baja California. The uneven road is manageable by most, but how long it takes depends on your equipment…
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Total Miles
84.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Winter
Learn more about Scenic Road to Rancho Alamar
Scenic Road to Rancho Alamar

Scenic Road to Rancho Alamar

Starting from the main road around Laguna Hanson, this scenic out-and-back route improves with every mile. It begins as a two-track path before quickly branching into a better-maintained road. Although the road becomes more primitive…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Scenic Route to Santa Catarina Indigenous Community
Scenic Route to Santa Catarina Indigenous Community

Scenic Route to Santa Catarina Indigenous Community

This desert trail starts outside of Heroes de la Independencia and terminates at the indigenous community of Santa Catarina. It necessitates vehicles with high clearance and 4WD due to numerous small wash crossings and off-camber…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Bag

Sleeping Bag

This trail starts easy and has a couple of spots that will test you. The trail consists mostly of hard-packed dirt with deep sand in a few places. Be careful on the hills, as it…
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Total Miles
26.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Smooth Scenic Road
Smooth Scenic Road

Smooth Scenic Road

This trail offers an exceptionally delightful out-and-back adventure, with the promise of extending further should time and fuel permit. The road, surprisingly smooth for a remote Baja route, undulates like a roller coaster, presenting exhilarating…
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Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Sonora Border Cutoff to Baja Highway 5
Sonora Border Cutoff to Baja Highway 5

Sonora Border Cutoff to Baja Highway 5

For travelers journeying from mainland Mexico, this route offers a more scenic and engaging alternative to reach Baja Highway 5 en route to San Felipe. Utilize the "Navigate To" function in your OnX app to…
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Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about South of Cerro Blanco
South of Cerro Blanco

South of Cerro Blanco

The trail starts just south of the road from San Vicente to the coast, with a rough, washboard surface at the beginning that improves as you go. Although bumpy in spots, the road is well-maintained…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about South of Laguna Hanson
South of Laguna Hanson

South of Laguna Hanson

This trail offers a wealth of experiences despite its relatively short length. Along the route, explorers will discover charming cabins, encounter diverse wildlife, and marvel at unique rock formations amidst an intriguing blend of mountain…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Southern Loop
Southern Loop

Southern Loop

This trail branches off Dos Ranchos, and as soon as you leave the main road, you'll notice the worn tracks, bearing deep tire ruts that demand high clearance and careful navigation. Erosion from rain has…
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Total Miles
5.0
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about The Holy Grail from Punta Colonet to El Coyote Ranch
The Holy Grail from Punta Colonet to El Coyote Ranch

The Holy Grail from Punta Colonet to El Coyote Ranch

This trail takes you from the coastal town of Punta Colonet at an elevation of 348 feet (also known as Ejido, Mexico) up into the mountains to the El Coyote Ranch, at an elevation of…
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Total Miles
36.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Valle de Guadalupe to Russian Valley Hot Springs
Valle de Guadalupe to Russian Valley Hot Springs

Valle de Guadalupe to Russian Valley Hot Springs

Embark on a rugged adventure beginning at Via de Guadalupe and culminating at the serene Russian Valley Hot Springs. This off-road trail necessitates a four-wheel-drive vehicle due to the deep sands encountered in the washes.…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Valle de los Cirios
Valle de los Cirios

Valle de los Cirios

Traveling from Bahia de los Angeles back to the 1 near Benito Juarez. This route follows some old Baja 1000 tracks at points and terrain varies from rough rocky sections to sand. The route passes…
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Total Miles
133.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Valle Tranquilo
Valle Tranquilo

Valle Tranquilo

This off-road trail, starting near the coast and Highway 1, offers a dynamic adventure into a remote nature reserve. The journey begins with a calm, winding road that gradually ascends into a serene valley, allowing…
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Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Valle Tranquilo Lower Loop
Valle Tranquilo Lower Loop

Valle Tranquilo Lower Loop

Branching off from the Valle Tranquilo main trail, this route gradually climbs toward the nature reserve, with the first few miles marked by deep crevices that require careful navigation. Further along, an off-camber section with…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Valle Tranquilo Nature Reserve Loop
Valle Tranquilo Nature Reserve Loop

Valle Tranquilo Nature Reserve Loop

This trail starts off of the Lower Canyon Loop and once you reach the mesa, the journey truly pays off--after mapping hundreds of Baja trails, few offer the stunning density of cacti in bloom like…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Valley of the Volcanoes to Punta Mazo Natural Reserve
Valley of the Volcanoes to Punta Mazo Natural Reserve

Valley of the Volcanoes to Punta Mazo Natural Reserve

The journey begins at Ejido Chapala, where the paved road transitions into a dirt path. While the road may be uncomfortably bumpy due to washboard patterns, it should not discourage adventurous travelers. You have the…
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Total Miles
12.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Volcano Kenton Alternate (Steep) Route
Volcano Kenton Alternate (Steep) Route

Volcano Kenton Alternate (Steep) Route

This alternate route down from the summit ramp ascends over 800 feet in under three-quarters of a mile. It is a steep, rocky trail. It is the fastest way down (or up). There are various…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
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ATV trails in Baja California

Learn more about Bahia San Quintin
Bahia San Quintin

Bahia San Quintin

Starting from Ejido Chapala, this route traces the closest passable contour along the backside of Bahia San Quintin. Along the way, you may encounter various reptiles, unique bird species, and possibly snakes. Initially, for about…
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Total Miles
10.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Mision Santa Maria Dunes
Mision Santa Maria Dunes

Mision Santa Maria Dunes

This trail offers a challenging off-road adventure through deep sand, running parallel to the coast and ending near Highway One. Starting as a narrow path suitable only for motorcycles and ATVs, the route features rolling…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 12 North Loop
12 North Loop

12 North Loop

From the west this trail begins off Highway 12, starting as an easy, well-maintained dirt road with soft, forgiving terrain. A few miles in, you'll make a right turn, and the road transitions into a…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 12 South Loop
12 South Loop

12 South Loop

Beginning at the eastern end of the loop, this trail starts off with a lightly sandy surface, offering an easy, manageable drive. A few miles in, you'll encounter an arroyo section with sand depths exceeding…
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Total Miles
10.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
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UTV/side-by-side trails in Baja California

Learn more about Bahia San Quintin
Bahia San Quintin

Bahia San Quintin

Starting from Ejido Chapala, this route traces the closest passable contour along the backside of Bahia San Quintin. Along the way, you may encounter various reptiles, unique bird species, and possibly snakes. Initially, for about…
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Total Miles
10.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 12 North Loop
12 North Loop

12 North Loop

From the west this trail begins off Highway 12, starting as an easy, well-maintained dirt road with soft, forgiving terrain. A few miles in, you'll make a right turn, and the road transitions into a…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 12 South Loop
12 South Loop

12 South Loop

Beginning at the eastern end of the loop, this trail starts off with a lightly sandy surface, offering an easy, manageable drive. A few miles in, you'll encounter an arroyo section with sand depths exceeding…
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Total Miles
10.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Arbolitos Cove
Arbolitos Cove

Arbolitos Cove

This trail is an out-and-back route with a loop at the end, offering the opportunity to visit several lookout points ranging from 50 to 100 feet above the Pacific Ocean. Despite its short duration and…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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