The Best Trails in Jalisco (Mexico)

Chorros to Rio Caliente

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JohnPint

Distance

9.24mi

Elevation +

1076f

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39

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Hike starts at Los Chorros de Tala waterfall and follows the Río Salado and Río Caliente (river changes name) to picnic-bathing parking lot in Bosque la Primavera. Thanks to Duncan Poole for the track and Jim Boles for o...

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Mismaloya a Las Cascadas

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Vamooos

Distance

15.58mi

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3816f

TrailRank

39

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This is a trail you should do with a guide that knows the terrain. I can recommend. I rated as very difficult because the last part to the waterfalls requires use of hands and rope to climb. Very steep and a fall could ...

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GuadHikes - Los Amantes

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JohnPint

Distance

3.36mi

Elevation +

1076f

TrailRank

39

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Drive from the Nogales Highway (15)to a lush part of La Bahia, inside the Primavera Forest. Park and hike through along a picturesque trail to a wide, flat meadow called Los Amantes in honor of two intertwined trees. ...

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CD. Guzman To Avacado Farm

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BikingGringo

Distance

4.73mi

Elevation +

1066f

TrailRank

39

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This is a short trail that can be done in an hour with a mix of single track and fire road, it can be a bit technical especially when wet. One my favorites for Guzman, you can keep taking it through the avocado farm and ...

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Puerto Vallarta

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'Litos 🌴

Distance

6.15mi

Elevation +

2356f

TrailRank

39

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Runnibg time 1h58 impossible to continue because the vegetation was too dense and I did not have time to get lost! Attention, I also had 3 ticks...

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GuadHikes - Pinar to Nejahuete Tower

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JohnPint

Distance

5.80mi

Elevation +

1631f

TrailRank

39| 5.0

From the entrance of Pinar de la Venta to Nejahuete Tower in the Primavera Forest. Park near the Footbridge and the hike will be 6 kilometers from that point. Bring plenty of water...but not your dogs (not allowed in Bos...

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GuadHikes - UMA Agua Blanca

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JohnPint

Distance

10.07mi

Elevation +

1499f

TrailRank

39| 5.0

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Wildlife sanctuary with nice trails and a great "mirador"for birdwatching. Also great for camping. Just nearby is a beautifully preserved round pyramid of the Teuchitlan Tradition, with ball court and other ruins. A h...

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Fat Rock of Tapalpa

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JohnPint

Distance

5.03mi

Elevation +

1785f

TrailRank

39

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It's bigger than any of the Piedrotas of Tapalpa. The hike is 4.5 kilometers long, mostly on a wide road not open to the public. The view from the top is great! The hike takes about 1.5 hours one way at an easy pace. ...

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Outlier Ridge to Tower

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Gerry Green

Distance

5.12mi

Elevation +

2267f

TrailRank

38

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OVERVIEW: The main ridge in this area is a beautiful walk in a park-like environment with expansive views to the north and south. In places it is only fifteen feet wide with sharp drop offs on both sides. The challenge...

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Amparo Mine

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JohnPint

Distance

12.67mi

Elevation +

2100f

TrailRank

38

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Biking/driving route from Etzatlan to the ruins of the Amparo mining town, including the crushing sites at Las Jimenez. After the Mirador, high-clearance vehicle is recommended. After Amparo, 4WD is recommended. Check ou...

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Outdoors 3 Hacienda Cofradia

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JohnPint

Distance

5.02mi

Elevation +

197f

TrailRank

38

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Visit the ruins of Rancho de la Cofradía del Puente, a hacienda which was producing tequila as far back as 1800. Next to it is the Río Arenal on which you will find a waterfall about 100 meters high. Unfortunately, the r...

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GuadHikes - Santa Rosalia Pyramids

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JohnPint

Distance

6.40mi

Elevation +

1240f

TrailRank

38

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A short hike in the hills near Santa Rosalia will bring you to several well-preserved round pyramids (in the Teuchitlan style) and an ancient ball court. This is a loop which brings you back to where you parked your veh...

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GuadHikes - Tequila to Los Azules Falls

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Distance

2.64mi

Elevation +

105f

TrailRank

38| 3.67

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A spectacular waterfall 170 meters high, in three stages. Park and walk only 20 minutes to the gorgeous pool at the foot of Fall 2. Trail is VERY steep, but this is hiking, not mountain climbing. Water is clean and neith...

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Casa de Piedra

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JohnPint

Distance

8.23mi

Elevation +

3481f

TrailRank

38

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A hike up Narigón Mountain to Casa de Piedra shelter cave. Then, past several great lookout points, to an area filled with hundreds of big beautiful rocks. Finally you arrive at El Tepame, a meadow surrounded by monolith...

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Cascada el salto del nogal

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deslok

Distance

2.59mi

Elevation +

712f

TrailRank

38| 5.0

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It's an easy hike , the waterfalls are awesome , I went in July - the rainy season, so the water was muddy, the guide said that in April the water is clear , but the view is dry. The waterfalls are far from Tapalpa , lik...

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Ajijic HG, Tepalo Water Fall to Indian Ceremonial Grounds

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Picmex

Distance

2.76mi

Elevation +

978f

TrailRank

38| 4.0

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Overview: This is an excellent trail across the middle of the town of Ajijic. The trail is well used and easy to follow, a nice 2.5 to 3 hour morning hike with good views, ravines and an Indian Ceremonial area used by t...

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GuadHikes - Acatic to La Leonera Falls

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JohnPint

Distance

11.12mi

Elevation +

728f

TrailRank

38

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The route includes the drive from Acatic to La Leonera where you will find a trail 4.2 kms long with a great view of a tremendous canyon. In the rainy season you can see three waterfalls along the way.

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La Campana Mascota Jalisco Mexico

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JohnPint

Distance

0.27mi

Elevation +

253f

TrailRank

37| 4.67

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This mountain, located on the way from Ameca to Mascota, is covered with strange, wave-like natural formations which could suggest the artistic style of Salvador Dalí or Antonio Gaudí. The walk is steep but short. If you...

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GuadHikes - Hwy 80 to Comala Falls

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JohnPint

Distance

26.03mi

Elevation +

3258f

TrailRank

37

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Four beautiful waterfalls and pools reachable by road from Chiquilistlan and the small village of Comala, Jalisco. There are 12 falls in all and you can see all of them by hiking upriver. These are also known as Aquet...

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Many sections of trails

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Ramsay Drummond-Young

Distance

4.33mi

Elevation +

1263f

TrailRank

37

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Met at Min Wahs to gather at 8:30 am Lead by Brett. 6 different trails. Up passing to the east of the ceremonies ground arriving at sliding rock. Then track back up to the ceremonial grounds. Out the west end of the grou...

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Sheltered Spring - La Atarjea Tapada

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JohnPint

Distance

0.88mi

Elevation +

459f

TrailRank

37| 5.0

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A beautiful, narrow canyon with high walls leading to a small shelter cave where the world's most delicious water drips from the ceiling all year round. Along the way, you can see the history of the Primavera Caldera (a ...

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Cruz Volcancillos

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JohnPint

Distance

10.11mi

Elevation +

1145f

TrailRank

37| 5.0

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Drive from Atemajac, past Ecole turnoff, to Hermit's Cabin and Lake. From here you can hike, cycle or maybe even drive (if the road is good) to the Mirador (Lookout) of Cruz de Volcancillos.

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Yelapa waterfalls.

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Neil_8888

Distance

5.98mi

Elevation +

518f

TrailRank

36

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This trail is to the waterfalls located around 5km outside of town. There is another one very close to town.

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Outdoors 3 Las Pilas

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JohnPint

Distance

5.52mi

Elevation +

653f

TrailRank

36

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A series of waterfalls and small pools surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and meadows. The area further up is also used for Canyoneering.

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Tequila Cascada Los Azules

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jessicah

Distance

1.03mi

Elevation +

486f

TrailRank

36

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Follow this trail from end to beginning as I recorded it starting at the falls and returning to town. This is a beautiful trail that starts as a dirt road becomes a rough dirt road which becomes a streambed which become...

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