Off-Road Trails in Baja California

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Learn more about Bahia San Quintin
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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 15-20 minutes, the trail will consist of mostly hard-packed terrain, ...
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Total Kilometers
16.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Mision Santa Maria Dunes
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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 deep sand sections before transitioning to a smoother, hard-packed surface. Al...
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Total Kilometers
10.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 12 North Loop
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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 more rugged, slightly rutted Baja 1000-style trail. Here, you'll navigate a few miles of 2-3 inches o...
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Total Kilometers
9.8
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 12 South Loop
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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 12 inches; however, if you spot the faint track to the left, there's a go-around option. Bey...
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Total Kilometers
16.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Arbolitos Cove
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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 proximity to Ensenada, this road offers a substantial reward for those who venture along it. Initia...
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Total Kilometers
4.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Around Cerro Anegado
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Around Cerro Anegado

This trail begins off Mexico 2 Libre near El Hongo, marked by signs for Cienego Redondo and Rancho Isabel. Initially, you'll traverse a well-maintained dirt road with occasional washboards, winding through intriguing landscapes as you move away from the highway. If you continue straight past the fir...
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Total Kilometers
14.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Around Cerro el Moreno
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Around Cerro el Moreno

This is a brief and straightforward off-road trail originating from Mexico 5 and looping back to the same highway. Upon entering from the north, navigating around the abandoned structure may require some discretion, as vehicles often forge different paths around it. Exercise caution beyond the open ...
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Total Kilometers
9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Arroyo Colonet
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Arroyo Colonet

Upon reaching Colonet via Highway One, take a right turn before the bridge, marking the beginning of your venture along the dirt road. This path will lead you alongside the wash, ultimately guiding you to the beach. Initially, the road runs above the wash, characterized by washboard-like ridges span...
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Total Kilometers
14.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Arroyo El Rosario
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Arroyo El Rosario

This off-road route, beginning or ending in the town of El Rosario, primarily follows the Arroyo, with about 90% of the mileage winding through 6 to 12 inches--or more--of sandy terrain. To navigate the Arroyo smoothly, it's essential to air down your tires and, if necessary, engage four-wheel drive...
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Total Kilometers
8.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bahia de las Animas
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Bahia de las Animas

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...
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Total Kilometers
17.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Bahia Soledad
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Bahia Soledad

This off-road trail presents a formidable challenge, earning its reputation largely due to several steep, soft sections that can be particularly tough to navigate. These areas demand both skill and precision, especially when combined with stretches of loose, rocky terrain. Despite its infrequent use...
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Total Kilometers
7.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Base of the Los Cuevitas Range and Back
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Base of the Los Cuevitas Range and Back

Experience the beauty of nature with this scenic out-and-back trail leading to the mountain base. Most of the track is solidly packed, with occasional soft sections and wash crossings. It's advisable to have 4WD due to some sandy areas. At the end, you'll encounter abandoned structures, and while sm...
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Total Kilometers
7.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Beach Road to the Coastal Route
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Beach Road to the Coastal Route

This scenic off-road trail offers a smooth alternative to the washboard beach route, leading you along a nature reserve rich with unique plant life and vibrant bird species. It's an easy path, suitable for any high-clearance 2WD vehicle, making it accessible to most off-road enthusiasts. As you near...
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Total Kilometers
7.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Beach Route Fidel
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Beach Route Fidel

Starting near the Hotel Mision Santa Maria, this off-road trail takes you over sand dunes, where careful navigation is needed due to soft patches and deep areas, before leading to a firm, hard-packed beach. For the next four miles, you'll enjoy smooth driving along a flat, solid surface, especially ...
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Total Kilometers
9.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about BOLA Cutoff
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BOLA Cutoff

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...
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Total Kilometers
14.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Calamajue Canyon Trail
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Calamajue Canyon Trail

As one embarks on the desert trail, commencing at the once-known intersection of Cocos Corner, the initial path reveals itself as a rugged and narrow dirt road that accommodates only a single vehicle at a time. Upon taking a right turn, the trail unveils an increasingly picturesque landscape, with a...
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Total Kilometers
46.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Camino del Canon
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Camino del Canon

Starting at an elevation of approximately 1,200 feet, this canyon road offers a steep and scenic descent over the initial 2.5 miles until you reach sea level. The journey begins under a canopy of trees, gradually transitioning into sharp curves that reveal breathtaking ocean views as you wind your w...
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Total Kilometers
10.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Camino La Laguna Hanson to Highway 3
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Camino La Laguna Hanson to Highway 3

This gentle trail guides you to the historic Laguna Hanson Road and down to Mexico 3, serving as an excellent shortcut for those traveling from the San Felipe or Mike's Sky Ranch areas. This route allows you to reach Laguna Hanson without enduring the washboard section leading to Ojo Negro in the di...
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Total Kilometers
9.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Canyon Agua Escondido
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Canyon Agua Escondido

Starting from Highway 1, this trail begins on a well-maintained road with some washboard sections. After passing the entrance to a corporate farm, the road descends into a small canyon before the adventure really kicks in. About a mile in, you'll climb from sea level to over 1,300 feet in a short di...
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Total Kilometers
26.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Canyon de Guadalupe High Road
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Canyon de Guadalupe High Road

When this road through the lake bed is wet and muddy, this is the safe route to access the Canyon de Guadalupe Hot Springs. It is long and bumpy, so it's wise to air down for comfort and to ease wear and tear on your gear. Watch for and follow the handmade signs. On the last couple of miles, the cor...
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Total Kilometers
55
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
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