The Best Hiking Trails in Guanajuato (Mexico)

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Photo of Presa de Peralillo por Ruines de Hacienda San Isidro de Núñez Loop

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Presa de Peralillo por Ruines de Hacienda San Isidro de Núñez Loop

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near Puerto de Santa Rosa, Guanajuato (Mexico)

Guanajuato Hiker

Distance

7.75mi

Elevation +

1043f

TrailRank

69| 5.0

A moderate yet fairly long loop hike with many attractions: Great views, varied terrain, good trail, a wonderful ex-Hacienda full of roses, a wide variety of other flora, mushrooms. two creeks and more.

Buenísima ruta. La hice corriendo y le añadí unos kilómetros extra, en total 17k. Gracias!!
Pepe Rivera

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Ruines de Núñez II

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near Puerto de Santa Rosa, Guanajuato (Mexico)

Guanajuato Hiker

Distance

6.86mi

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892f

TrailRank

67| 5.0

A favourite 11 km loop hike with varied terrain, lake, creeks, waterfall, ruins, views and more. Noted as difficult only because of length and a number of trail intersections. The time didn’t seem to record right. This t...

Good trail. Thanks.
Jean Paul Peretz

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Santa Ana (Santana) - La Aldana (Ramón Rangel)

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near Santa Ana (Santana), Guanajuato (Mexico)

Guanajuato Hiker

Distance

4.42mi

Elevation +

646f

TrailRank

58

Like so many trails in the area, there are options. While we started at the bridge just east of Santa Ana, it may be easier to start in the village, or even the former mine site further to the west. While we hugged the w...

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3rd cross above Guanajuato

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near Cerro del Tepozán, Guanajuato (Mexico)

deslok

Distance

3.36mi

Elevation +

873f

TrailRank

55

I started from the road near Presa de la olla, I wanted to reach the cross. Maybe there is a shorter way to get to the cross instead of the round I did , but I didn't find it ... . All the rest of the hike was just walki...

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Cerro de la Bufa to Presa de la Olla

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near Loma de Zaragoza, Guanajuato (Mexico)

Guanajuato Hiker

Distance

4.36mi

Elevation +

1365f

TrailRank

54| 4.67

"La Bufa" is the probably the prominent geographic feature in Guanajuato city and the most climbed. It is a relatively easy climb and the panoramic views from the top are outstanding. While I start at the Colonia Univ...

Muy buena ruta, la única parte moderadamente difícil podría decirse qué es el inicio ya que tienes que escalar un poco p...
luisemezeta

I've done almost all this trail. I started from a different point, the one that starts at Isste, but then followed the w...
Arturo Diez 2

Start was short walk from bus, finished by lakes. Saw donkeys, horses, a hawk, some cows. Great views easy to follow to ...
David McConnell

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Jalpa Presa and beyond...

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near Jalpa, Guanajuato (Mexico)

rtorbet

Distance

6.65mi

Elevation +

495f

TrailRank

53

This hike follows the river bed on the release side of the Jalpa Presa. We started at 8.30 and the trail for most of the morning was in the shade. We passed small fields of corn and alfalfa and saw a couple of natural sp...

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2 crosses above Guanajuato

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near Paxtitlan, Guanajuato (Mexico)

deslok

Distance

3.88mi

Elevation +

1309f

TrailRank

51| 2.33

I don't recommend following my treks the way up , I just went along panoramica road and looked for a place to climb without crossing people's houses/yards. At first I didn't manage to find the trail and I tried to climb ...

Está más fácil subir por la rampa que va a la prepa oficial, creo subes más rápido.
beto5692

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El Molino, Refugio de Trancas

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near Paredones, Guanajuato (Mexico)

RickeyFlynn

Distance

4.87mi

Elevation +

1775f

TrailRank

49| 4.33

This hike starts out on a rough gravel road along the ridge-line and then drops down into a valley where you will find the ruins of a 18th(?) century mill (El Molino). It is built along a small stream and what remains is...

Nice hike
FOS-x1000

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La Joyita

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near La Joyita, Guanajuato (Mexico)

rtorbet

Distance

3.43mi

Elevation +

1444f

TrailRank

49

La Joyita. Nice hike with some riverbed, hillside scrambling and amazing views. A hike best done on a cooler day.

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Puerto de Santa Rosa a Peralillo Loop

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near Puerto de Santa Rosa, Guanajuato (Mexico)

Beda Angehrn

Distance

4.19mi

Elevation +

568f

TrailRank

49

Very nice hike though the woods and along the lake, mostly in the shadow of the trees and completely on unpaved trails and roads.

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West Ridge south of Presa Peralillo

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near Puerto de Santa Rosa, Guanajuato (Mexico)

Guanajuato Hiker
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Distance

3.26mi

Elevation +

745f

TrailRank

48

This route is up onto the high ridge just south of this delightful lake on the SE edge of Santa Rosa de Lima, near Guanajuato. it is not terribly difficult but much of the route is off-trail so a decent sense of navigati...

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Puerto de Santa Rosa (Presa de Peralillo)

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near Puerto de Santa Rosa, Guanajuato (Mexico)

Guanajuato Hiker
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Distance

3.68mi

Elevation +

492f

TrailRank

48

The Presa de Peralillo is a good location for lots of exploration, on foot or on mountain bike. There is even camping at the lake. There are several ridges to explore, as well as a trail around the lake and various camp...

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La Bufa Loop

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near Boulevard Guanajuato, Guanajuato (Mexico)

Dean Johnston

Distance

4.72mi

Elevation +

1470f

TrailRank

48| 4.17

A nice 2-3 hr hike to the best viewpoint in Guanajuato. I started recording at the stadium, to use an easy landmark near the old centro area. However, if you are staying up the hill or on the other side of town it might ...

Muy bueno, un poco complicado el cruce de la barranca al principio, de ahí todo fabuloso
Patatattt

Muy buenos senderos para caminar o andar en bici de enduro!
beto5692

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Don Gussin Loop Trail

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near Boca de la Cañada, Guanajuato (Mexico)

RickeyFlynn
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Distance

4.37mi

Elevation +

1056f

TrailRank

48

The Don Gussin Loop is one of many beautiful hikes in the Canada de la Virgen. This hike starts in the pueblito of Boca de la Canada. After passing the small village church the trail climbs to the rim of the canyon. We w...

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Calderones to Presa De la Mata

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near Colonia Olimpo (Casas Blancas), Guanajuato (Mexico)

Guanajuato Hiker
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Distance

5.31mi

Elevation +

1030f

TrailRank

48

There are a couple of ways to do this route. Perhaps the simplest is to catch a bus to Calderones (up past Presa de la Olla) and get off at the top of the long hill (turn off for Mineral del Cedro and El Cubo). This trai...

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El Puerto de Barrientos - Real de la Esperanza

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near El Puerto de Barrientos, Guanajuato (Mexico)

Guanajuato Hiker

Distance

7.11mi

Elevation +

597f

TrailRank

46| 4.33

A hike through the center of Cuenca de Esperanza (Basin of Hope). While this can be done as a loop, we started at the top and worked our way around and through the basin and along creek beds. As I forgot to Resume the cl...

Ruta divertida, en algunas secciones se pone un poco complicada con algunas áreas un poco cerradas por la vegetación, ti...
Roberto Benitez CR

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Calderones to Cerro de los Leones

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near Colonia Olimpo (Casas Blancas), Guanajuato (Mexico)

Guanajuato Hiker

Distance

2.87mi

Elevation +

341f

TrailRank

46

This trail can easily be done in both directions. One can catch a bus up to Calderones and get off at the turn off to Mineral de Cedro or start at the low end by walking up through Cerro de los Leones in Guanajuato. T...

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Valley South from Presa de Peralillo

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near San Isidro de Núñez, Guanajuato (Mexico)

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Distance

4.86mi

Elevation +

571f

TrailRank

46

Beautiful shaded valley walk with potential for more exploration, caves and even hike to El Cubo. From Santa Rosa de Lima on the Guanajuato-Dolores Hidalgo Highway (110), head up through the town past the cell phone t...

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Subir el cerro de las antenas con las 3 cruces

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near La Luz, Guanajuato (Mexico)

deslok

Distance

4.13mi

Elevation +

384f

TrailRank

44

I started at the Soriana/Liverpool shopping centre. Although I could directly see the hill with the antennas , I decided to go around , in order no to enter people's private yards. There is a fence near the Centro Educ...

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El Refugio de Troncones - El Molino

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near Paredones, Guanajuato (Mexico)

RickeyFlynn

Distance

6.10mi

Elevation +

571f

TrailRank

43| 4.0

Aug 30, 2018 8:38 am - This hike starts near El Refugio de Las Trancas and follows a ridge line out to a valley containing an abandoned aqueduct and mill. The return route follows a gently flowing river through the valle...

Excelent
FOS-x1000

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Stairway to Heaven

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near La Angostura, Guanajuato (Mexico)

RickeyFlynn

Distance

3.49mi

Elevation +

482f

TrailRank

43

May 8, 2016 8:52 am This hike is in the Canada de la Virgen canyon system near San Miguel de Allende, MX. It is in the same general area as the Jesuit Cave hike. This hike starts with a walk across a plateau formed by a...

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Circuit to west of Presa de la Peralillo

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near Puerto de Santa Rosa, Guanajuato (Mexico)

Guanajuato Hiker

Distance

3.25mi

Elevation +

620f

TrailRank

42

This route is off trail for the first part of the hike but offers a great short hike to the west of the Presa around the mountain immediately to the west of the presa, coming out to a lookout with panoramic views down to...

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Rio Laja Trail - Section 2

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near La Cieneguita, Guanajuato (Mexico)

RickeyFlynn

Distance

3.47mi

Elevation +

253f

TrailRank

41

Amigos de la Presa is createing a walking/biking trail along the Rio Laja from Presa Allende in San Miguel de Allende north to Dolores Hidalgo. The mapping effort is divided into multiple sections. Rio Laja Trail Main...

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Camino up to the Presa de Mata

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near Paxtitlan, Guanajuato (Mexico)

mmader

Distance

4.53mi

Elevation +

784f

TrailRank

40

Dirt road that winds past a gorgeous old church and winds up and above the reservoir. Easy beautiful hike, the road continues, however we just picked a beautiful spot to stop and turn around due to time constraints. A h...

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La Calera (better)

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near La Calera, Guanajuato (Mexico)

Jean Paul Peretz
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Distance

4.40mi

Elevation +

807f

TrailRank

40| 4.0

Very nice. Great vegetation going up. Biznaga, garambullos, colorin. Gallitos Steep scree down. Better hike than the one up to the presita. This is not going up to the caldera ridge

It was a must e hike with pretty views and a variety of landscapes
nicolac54

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