The Best Trails in Mexico

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

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Hiking

Guanajuato Hiker

Distance

7.75mi

Elevation +

1043f

TrailRank

68| 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.

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Exconvento Desierto de los Leones to Ermita San Miguel

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Hiking

s_k12e45

Distance

9.21mi

Elevation +

2644f

TrailRank

63| 5.0

Pretty much straight path all the way up to San Miguel. More of a bike path so a lot of "traffic" on the path.

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La Primavera forest big loop

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Hiking

Alexey Ustinov

Distance

12.38mi

Elevation +

1079f

TrailRank

61| 4.84

This was my second successful attempt to close the loop in La Primavera forest. Compared to the one I have done in January 2016, this one I completed quicker as followed the path and did not make any deviation like last ...

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San Jorge- Santa Rita - Water Fall

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Hiking

goartandkitchen

Distance

3.29mi

Elevation +

381f

TrailRank

58

Hiking to Santa Rita hot springs on awednesday is not a good idea as on thos weekday they are closed. So we decided to find another place (not thermal!) for a bath and we found a very cute place. Be careful, you need goo...

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La Primavera Forest big circle

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Hiking

Alexey Ustinov

Distance

15.19mi

Elevation +

1053f

TrailRank

58

I have done the northern part of this loop before. But this was the first attempt to do the full circle. I have done this in counter-clockwise direction and now think that may be opposite direction would be better. At le...

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

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Hiking

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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Sendero Interpretativo Cerro Viejo

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Hiking

JohnPint

Distance

3.66mi

Elevation +

1194f

TrailRank

56| 4.78

Five kilometer hike at the base of Cerro Viejo. Nice views from several lookout points. You pass a spring of cold, drinkable water along the way. Don't forget to check out Restaurante La Palapa after your hike: fanta...

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La mota grande

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Georgina Rivero

Distance

4.54mi

Elevation +

2717f

TrailRank

56| 4.78

A breathtaking terrain that captivates the eyes of its wanderers. The desert vibe warms your soul while burning your soles. The peak of the mountain features a mirage between a sea of sand where the eagles soar and the w...

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Boca de tomatlan a Quimixto cascada (waterfall)

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Vamooos

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Distance

5.34mi

Elevation +

633f

TrailRank

53| 5.0

A beautiful hike on the coast south of Boca. Empty secluded beaches. Passing through Las Animas with few restaurants. In Quimixto you can take the beach or the street. This track follows the street. A very pure Mexican...

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Cerro de la Bufa to Presa de la Olla

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Hiking

Guanajuato Hiker

Distance

4.36mi

Elevation +

1365f

TrailRank

53| 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...

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Mt Tlaloc - Rio Frio to Texcoco

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Hiking

damianlivesey

Distance

15.78mi

Elevation +

3829f

TrailRank

53

Thur walk directly over Mt Tlaloc from Rio Frio. Plenty of great camping spots along the way with occasional access to water (Feb 2022) on the Rio Frio side. The final section was steep with some scrambling near the top...

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3rd cross above Guanajuato

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Hiking

deslok

Distance

3.36mi

Elevation +

873f

TrailRank

53

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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San Rafael-Nahualac-Chalchoapan-Arista de la luz- Cumbre

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Alpine Climbing

amoxpouhque

Distance

26.27mi

Elevation +

11119f

TrailRank

52| 5.0

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GuadHikes - El Tepalo & Danza del Sol

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Hiking

JohnPint

Distance

3.53mi

Elevation +

1900f

TrailRank

52| 5.0

From the streets of Ajijic head for El Tepalo Waterfall (occasionally it actually has water - good luck!)where you might want to hunt for El Tepalo Geocache and enjoy a great view down the ravine. Now go west, perhaps st...

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Allende -> Potrero Redondo

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Dual-sport Motorcycle

Lu-Bo

Distance

21.12mi

Elevation +

5469f

TrailRank

51

Very nice off-road trip from Allende (city 60km south-west from Monterrey by the road n.85) Dirty road with some parts reinforced by concrete pavements leads all the way across plenty zigzags up and downs to remoted moun...

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Rio Esmeralda - Senderos de Mexico

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Hiking

KireMex

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Distance

4.61mi

Elevation +

679f

TrailRank

51| 4.34

Mostly an easy hike, but rock jumping around Rio Esmeralda is a big challenging as you need to cross it several times, hopping rocks over skalding hot water (70C). Won't burn but will hurt if you step in it. Don't take ...

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2 crosses above Guanajuato

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Hiking

deslok

Distance

3.88mi

Elevation +

1309f

TrailRank

50| 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 ...

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GuadHikes - Ahualulco to Piedras Bolas

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Hiking

JohnPint

Distance

13.91mi

Elevation +

2887f

TrailRank

50| 5.0

Driving route from Ahualulco to parking area of the Piedras Bola, or Great Stone Balls. Hiking trail from parking area through the Great Balls to the Torrecilla area where you might see a ball resting atop a column of vo...

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Ruines de Núñez II

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Hiking

Guanajuato Hiker

Distance

6.86mi

Elevation +

892f

TrailRank

49

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...

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Jalpa Presa and beyond...

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Hiking

rtorbet

Distance

6.65mi

Elevation +

495f

TrailRank

49

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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Piedra bola Tapalpa

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Hiking

deslok

Distance

13.75mi

Elevation +

1407f

TrailRank

49

This hike is very straight forward , once you reach the junction in Los Colonos - you turn right and keep on the jeep road all the way up. I was the only one doing it on foot , the rest were going up and down on Cautrimo...

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Puerto de Santa Rosa a Peralillo Loop

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Hiking

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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Agua Bendita - Amanalco de Becerra

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Hiking

brenilda

Distance

8.38mi

Elevation +

2044f

TrailRank

49

Starts at Agua Bendita, follow the Amanalco river, get into the San Lucas’s waterfalls and finish by Rancho Feshi route to get into Almanaco city.

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El Charco del Chivo Mismaloya Puerto Vallarta

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Hiking

Vamooos

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Distance

3.25mi

Elevation +

942f

TrailRank

48

The best hike to as far as you can go in the stunning Mismaloya river. Multiple pools and waterfalls of pristine pure water. Humongous granite boulders all over. Hundreds of different butterflies, many endemic to this ca...

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Cerro Ñadó

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Hiking

Tashi in MX

Distance

13.84mi

Elevation +

3399f

TrailRank

48| 3.67

We decided to follow this route backwards to look for the various ponds and lakes. It is a beautiful yet long way until you reach the peak of Ñado. Once at the peak, enjoy the magnificent views and then head back. We tri...

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