Scenic Route to Santa Catarina Indigenous Community

Total Kilometers
8.2

Elevation

360.81 m

Duration

0.75 Hours

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Overview

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 sections with rain ruts. Certain segments of the trail demand caution to prevent pin-striping on vehicles. Various desert flowers and several cactus species adorn the surroundings. The elevated sections offer stunning views and impressive rock formations. This trail is just one of several available for exploration in the Santa Catarina vicinity.

Photos of Scenic Route to Santa Catarina Indigenous Community

Scenic Route to Santa Catarina Indigenous Community
Scenic Route to Santa Catarina Indigenous Community

Difficulty

There are just a few tough spots marked by drop-offs into and out of washes, as well as some off-camber areas. With 4WD and precise wheel placement, tackling these sections shouldn't be too daunting. However, it's crucial to note that conditions in Mexico can change rapidly after heavy rainfall or due to lack of maintenance, especially during and after hurricane season. Exercise caution when traversing any Mexican trails during these times.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Access Description

From Mexico 3, you can take either the trail "Heroes to Santa Catarina Cut Off" or the paved road "Prolongation Morelos". Either will take you to the trailhead.

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