Off-Road Trails in Baja California

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Learn more about Salt Flats Pabellon
Salt Flats Pabellon

Salt Flats Pabellon

Starting from the Santa Maria Ejido, this off-road trail takes you about three-quarters of a mile through a local neighborhood before opening up onto the expansive salt flats behind the sand dunes. Ideal for motorcycles…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Salt Flats Trail
Salt Flats Trail

Salt Flats Trail

This route takes you from the Guadalupe Hot Springs exit back to Highway 5 across wide-open desert terrain. The trail is mostly dirt with some soft sand sections that will require 4x4, but overall it…
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Total Miles
44.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Salt Lakes Loop
Salt Lakes Loop

Salt Lakes Loop

The off-road adventure begins just a mile or so up the San Quintin Wash, heading toward the ocean. As you leave the wash, the trail transforms into a sandy two-track, ascending a distant hill. After…
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Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about San Fernando East
San Fernando East

San Fernando East

This off-road route begins about half a mile into the trail toward El Marmol, starting as a well-defined and well-traveled road. Early on, you'll pass a large windmill, a small structure, and an arrangement of…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about San Fernando Race Route
San Fernando Race Route

San Fernando Race Route

After leaving the paved road, it gradually transitions into dirt, marking the start of this trail. You'll wind through a small, remote neighborhood before reaching open land with flat spots ideal for camping on the…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about San Fernando West
San Fernando West

San Fernando West

You can access this trail from either San Fernando Este or Cerro Santa Teresa. If you start from Cerro Santa Teresa, take the fork to the right and begin by crossing a few relatively easy…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about San Jose El Faro to Chapala Intermittent
San Jose El Faro to Chapala Intermittent

San Jose El Faro to Chapala Intermittent

This coastal route connects San Jose El Faro to the Chapala Intermittent Route. The trail features a series of short, steep grades with a combination of dirt and rocky terrain, some of which may have…
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Total Miles
12.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about San Quintin Connection
San Quintin Connection

San Quintin Connection

This well-traveled dirt route offers a rugged, scenic connection between San Quintin and El Rosario, immersing travelers in Baja's unique, untouched landscapes. Heading southeast, the trailhead begins at El Socorro, branching from Highway 1 just…
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Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about San Sebastian
San Sebastian

San Sebastian

This out-and-back trail begins roughly 8 miles inland from Highway 1 at a major trail junction, offering easy access to the surrounding desert landscape. The first few miles follow a sandy SCORE race route before…
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Total Miles
10.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
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 Sendero Cerro El Colorado
Sendero Cerro El Colorado

Sendero Cerro El Colorado

Sendero Cerro El Colorado begins with a two-mile stretch cutting through the remains of an old surface mine. The surface here is a rugged mix of hard-packed sand, dirt, and scattered rocks, requiring careful navigation…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Sendero de Descenso por el Acantilado
Sendero de Descenso por el Acantilado

Sendero de Descenso por el Acantilado

Sendero de Descenso por el Acantilado or Cliffside Descent Trail, begins just off Highway 5, directly across from Ejido Plan Nacional Agrario. Upon entering, be sure to close the gate behind you. The trail starts…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Sierra de Kila Wash
Sierra de Kila Wash

Sierra de Kila Wash

The Sierra de Kila Wash is a scenic, entry-level off-road trail that offers a mix of mild terrain and beautiful coastal views. Starting just north of San Felipe, the trail initially passes through a heavily…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, 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
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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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