Off-Road Trails in Baja California

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Learn more about Las Alturas
Las Alturas

Las Alturas

Located east of Tecate near El Hongo, this trail begins off Mexico 2. Departing from the paved road, you'll cross over the toll road and soon encounter a fork where you should veer right. This…
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Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Lasso Loop
Lasso Loop

Lasso Loop

Originally conceived as a detour around the rugged washboard stretch of El Compadre Road, this trail has blossomed into a charming out-and-back route, complete with a delightful loop at its terminus. As you advance, you…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Lighthouse and Arch Puerto Santo Domingo
Lighthouse and Arch Puerto Santo Domingo

Lighthouse and Arch Puerto Santo Domingo

This is a brief but bumpy dirt road leading to the well-visited tourist destination of Santo Domingo. Upon arrival, you'll be in proximity to Faro Moro Santo Domingo, as well as a notable site known…
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Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mesa Colorado to El Hongo
Mesa Colorado to El Hongo

Mesa Colorado to El Hongo

The trail commences at an archway leading to the Laguna Hanson Trail, running parallel to Mexico Highway 2 in the opposite direction of traffic. Upon turning away from the highway, the ascent begins towards the…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mike's Ranch Road to Lazaro Cardenas
Mike's Ranch Road to Lazaro Cardenas

Mike's Ranch Road to Lazaro Cardenas

This trail offers a graded dirt road akin to those found on BLM land in the USA, making it accessible to any high-clearance 2WD vehicle. Surprisingly, the desert vegetation and scenery along the route are…
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Total Miles
12.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Military Checkpoint to Jesus Maria
Military Checkpoint to Jesus Maria

Military Checkpoint to Jesus Maria

If you're seeking an off-road adventure off the beaten path, this route offers a relatively easy experience, with just a few short deep sand crossings to be mindful of. When traveling south, you'll find the…
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Total Miles
18.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mision San Borja
Mision San Borja

Mision San Borja

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…
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Total Miles
42.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mision Santa Gertrudis La Magna
Mision Santa Gertrudis La Magna

Mision Santa Gertrudis La Magna

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.…
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Total Miles
23.8
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about North of San Felipe
North of San Felipe

North of San Felipe

This trail offers a refreshing detour from the monotony of the highway en route to San Felipe, providing a taste of the Score Baja race track. Accessible from Mexico 5, it swiftly immerses you in…
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Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Old El Compadre Loop
Old El Compadre Loop

Old El Compadre Loop

This short loop takes you through an old section still marked as El Compadre Road, now dotted with houses and parcels of land for sale. The route features one very steep section that may require…
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Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Learn more about Old Race Route
Old Race Route

Old Race Route

This route branches off the Dos Ranchos trail but is far less traveled, with few visible tire tracks--mostly showing signs of coyotes, horses, or cattle. Despite being an old race trail, the road remains relatively…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Old Road to Rancho Venados
Old Road to Rancho Venados

Old Road to Rancho Venados

This out-and-back trail, once the road to Rancho Venados, offers a serene adventure through a seldom-traveled path. As you embark on this journey, you'll be transported to a bygone era, traversing a faded two-track that…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pine Forest Trail to Laguna Hanson Cerro San Pedro
Pine Forest Trail to Laguna Hanson Cerro San Pedro

Pine Forest Trail to Laguna Hanson Cerro San Pedro

Nestled within a rare, continuous pine forest, this scenic trail offers a unique experience in Mexico. Unlike most forest trails where the landscape transitions between various types of vegetation, this route maintains a consistent canopy…
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Total Miles
10.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Playa La Bocana Rosario
Playa La Bocana Rosario

Playa La Bocana Rosario

This is a short and straightforward route accessible to any vehicle, as long as you stop upon reaching the beach. To enter, take the dirt track through the farms and ranches from the main road…
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Total Miles
5.0
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Playa San Ramon & Laguna Figueroa
Playa San Ramon & Laguna Figueroa

Playa San Ramon & Laguna Figueroa

This route offers an adventure that can be completed in under two hours, encompassing various off-pavement segments, including driving through washes, along a beach, and around a lagoon. It is advisable to deflate your tires…
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Total Miles
19.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Playa San Ramon Beach Cruise
Playa San Ramon Beach Cruise

Playa San Ramon Beach Cruise

This is primarily a 19-mile cruise on the beach. The first 4 miles are getting to the beach from the town of Vincent Guerrero. It follows a major wash that brings water from the mountains…
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Total Miles
16.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Winter, Spring
Learn more about Presa El Corizzo
Presa El Corizzo

Presa El Corizzo

This off-road route offers a scenic journey from Mexico Highway 2, meandering around the El Corizo Dam before connecting with Mexico Highway 3. Suitable for any high-clearance 2WD vehicle, the initial stretch from Highway 2…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Presa Las Auras Lake Loop
Presa Las Auras Lake Loop

Presa Las Auras Lake Loop

Starting several miles south of Tecate near Nueva Colonia Hindu, the trail begins as a well-maintained, albeit heavily washboarded road. Consider reducing tire pressure upon leaving pavement for a smoother ride. As the route progresses,…
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Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Punta Baja
Punta Baja

Punta Baja

The road to Punta Baja is a scenic 2WD road starting from the town of El Rosario in Baja California and ending at a scenic viewpoint over the Pacific Ocean with a lighthouse. This road…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Punta de Casa Muerta
Punta de Casa Muerta

Punta de Casa Muerta

After passing La Bocana, you'll find a scenic out and back trail that runs along the coast. This trail is more challenging than the one you took to arrive, but the rewards are worth it.…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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