Off-Road Trails in Sonora

An off-road adventure starts from the serene and charming fishing village of Punta Chueca, culminating at the highway that leads to Puerto Libertad. This awe-inspiring route spans a considerable distance and treats you to a breathtaking amalgamation of natural desert scenery, and stunning views of t...
Learn more about Isla Tiburon Coastal Desert Route Punta Chueca to Puerto Libertad

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 by Bahia San Rafael near the midpoint with beach access opportunities. No cell service, fuel or resupply...
Learn more about Valle de los Cirios

Discover an offroad trail west of San Carlos, where a network of roads leads you through captivating landscapes from the mountains to the cliffs and beaches. This trail is generally easy, with a few optional challenging climbs and obstacles for those seeking an extra thrill.The trail begins where th...
Learn more about West of San Carlos Beaches, Cliffs & Views

This route takes you to a beautiful remote camping beach with a view of an island covered in Giant Cardones Cacti and great snorkeling. Just past the port city of San Carlos the pavement ends at a small fishing village called La Manga. There are several small restaurants on the beach where fishermen...
Learn more about Trail to Playa El Choyudito

This side trail from Valle de los Cirios takes you to the cove/beach of Bahia de las Animas. The trail is easy enough for 2WD, and even the low clearance of a BMW X5 made it out. The trail takes about an hour from the main road to the beach, but time could be greater if trail conditions are less tha...
Learn more about Bahia de las Animas

Not for four-wheeled vehicles! Near the east end of La Gringa starts a nice single-track dirt bike trail that's quite fun. It runs north near the coastline of the sea for some time before running into an old two-track through the Campo Coronado area. I ran along the beach for a short distance, then ...
Learn more about Campo Coronado Loop

This is a fun little loop trail that takes you up and around some of the hills near La Gringa, just outside of Bahia de Los Angeles. It consists of tight turns, some steep ascents, descents, and some rocky terrain. Just getting up on top of these low hills for a moment gives you some epic views out ...
Learn more about La Gringa Fun Loop - Single Track

This single-track trail starts just west of La Gringa. It will traverse across several washes up over a couple of steep ascents and descents, as well as giving you a tour of the town's garbage dump. Lots of spiny items to avoid. Relatively scenic ride that parallels the Sea of Cortez on your way int...
Learn more about BLA Side Route - Single Track

This is located just north of Bahia de Los Angeles. Pretty easy two-track access to the point where I started. After that, it becomes quite rocky. This is a rugged single track cut through some beautiful terrain. It is a fun and challenging trail, at times, that takes you over a couple of small moun...
Learn more about Alcatraz Bay - Single Track

This scenic offroad trail leads to Mision Santa Gertrudis La Magna from Valle de Los Cirrios. The trail terrain changes frequently, from sand, rocks, dirt, to pebbles and even a little bit of rock crawling. The trail winds a bit, but there is only one truly challenging section with rock obstacles, s...
Learn more about Mision Santa Gertrudis La Magna

This is a dirt road accessing Mission de San Franciso Borja. This can be traveled as an out-and-back to the mission, back from either access point, or as a through route when coming in or out of Bahia de Los Angeles. Air down when leaving pavement and give yourself time for an hour visiting the miss...
Learn more about Mision San Borja

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, flat, and well-maintained road, offering a scenic and enjoyable drive. While washboar...
Learn more about Santa Gertrudis

This trail begins at Santa Marta Road and quickly passes through a seemingly vacant ejido before leading into a narrow, sandy desert path surrounded by dense, towering desert vegetation. The route offers stunning scenery, abundant birdlife, and sightings of rabbits and other desert wildlife, making ...
Learn more about North Road

Starting from the road to Rancho Santa Marta, this 12-mile route takes you through a picturesque desert landscape. Early on, you'll pass an old abandoned farm on the right within a small ejido. The trail is predominantly sandy, with sections where full-sized vehicles may brush against encroaching bu...
Learn more about El Arco via Santa Elena

This 41-mile off-road route begins at Highway 1 and ends in the historic mining town of El Arco, offering a diverse sampling of Baja's desert terrain. The journey starts on a well-maintained road passing through several ranches, with little in the way of scenic interest beyond wide, dusty desert exp...
Learn more about Ruta El Arco

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 12 inches; however, if you spot the faint track to the left, there's a go-around option. Bey...
Learn more about 12 South 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 more rugged, slightly rutted Baja 1000-style trail. Here, you'll navigate a few miles of 2-3 inches o...
Learn more about 12 North Loop

Starting off Highway 1, this trail begins by winding gently through a flat desert stretch, where some litter is visible near the highway but clears up within the first quarter-mile. Soon, it joins a more defined route, likely used during the Baja 1000, but the terrain remains relatively smooth. As i...
Learn more about BOLA Cutoff

This well-maintained utility road begins at Highway 1 and extends to Rancho Santa Marta, accessible by all vehicles. The route is fairly smooth but does have some washboard sections. The road ultimately dead-ends at a ranch and farm with no clear path to continue or bypass. However, about a mile or ...
Learn more about Rancho Santa Marta

This is a rolling maintained and well-used trail. It loops through the high desert, passing through many flowing streams in the wet seasons. There are old mines all along the route as well as an old dam. Also along the way are three old mining cemeteries. There are many spurs to explore off of this ...
Learn more about California Gulch Forest Road 217

An off-road adventure starts from the serene and charming fishing village of Punta Chueca, culminating at the highway that leads to Puerto Libertad. This awe-inspiring route spans a considerable distance and treats you to a breathtaking amalgamation of natural desert scenery, and stunning views of t...
Learn more about Isla Tiburon Coastal Desert Route Punta Chueca to Puerto Libertad

Discover an offroad trail west of San Carlos, where a network of roads leads you through captivating landscapes from the mountains to the cliffs and beaches. This trail is generally easy, with a few optional challenging climbs and obstacles for those seeking an extra thrill.The trail begins where th...
Learn more about West of San Carlos Beaches, Cliffs & Views

This route takes you to a beautiful remote camping beach with a view of an island covered in Giant Cardones Cacti and great snorkeling. Just past the port city of San Carlos the pavement ends at a small fishing village called La Manga. There are several small restaurants on the beach where fishermen...
Learn more about Trail to Playa El Choyudito

This scenic offroad trail leads to Mision Santa Gertrudis La Magna from Valle de Los Cirrios. The trail terrain changes frequently, from sand, rocks, dirt, to pebbles and even a little bit of rock crawling. The trail winds a bit, but there is only one truly challenging section with rock obstacles, s...
Learn more about Mision Santa Gertrudis La Magna

An off-road adventure starts from the serene and charming fishing village of Punta Chueca, culminating at the highway that leads to Puerto Libertad. This awe-inspiring route spans a considerable distance and treats you to a breathtaking amalgamation of natural desert scenery, and stunning views of t...
Learn more about Isla Tiburon Coastal Desert Route Punta Chueca to Puerto Libertad

Discover an offroad trail west of San Carlos, where a network of roads leads you through captivating landscapes from the mountains to the cliffs and beaches. This trail is generally easy, with a few optional challenging climbs and obstacles for those seeking an extra thrill.The trail begins where th...
Learn more about West of San Carlos Beaches, Cliffs & Views

This route takes you to a beautiful remote camping beach with a view of an island covered in Giant Cardones Cacti and great snorkeling. Just past the port city of San Carlos the pavement ends at a small fishing village called La Manga. There are several small restaurants on the beach where fishermen...
Learn more about Trail to Playa El Choyudito

This scenic offroad trail leads to Mision Santa Gertrudis La Magna from Valle de Los Cirrios. The trail terrain changes frequently, from sand, rocks, dirt, to pebbles and even a little bit of rock crawling. The trail winds a bit, but there is only one truly challenging section with rock obstacles, s...
Learn more about Mision Santa Gertrudis La Magna