Baja has many opportunities for hiking – the challenge
sometimes is finding them. If you have limited time, go with
a guide (link); most tourist hotels can find one for you. This is a good
plan for extended hikes because hiking trails can be confused with cattle trails. If you want to do it yourself, you can find trails
on maps and blog posts and by word-of-mouth.
This post highlights three recent hikes. Hike #1 – Sol de
Mayo – appears on low-resolution maps of the Sierra La Laguna Biosphere Reserve. The maps can’t be used for navigation. We learned about hike #2 – Arroyo Palmillas – on the Baja Pony
Express (link), an
English-language website with news, information and announcements for the
gringo community. We learned about hike #3 – Sendero sin Nombre – by word of
mouth.
Sol de Mayo
Located near the town of Santiago (KM 85 on the Transpeninsular Highway) on the east side of the Sierra La Laguna Biosphere Reserve, Cañon de la Zorra (Fox Canyon) is best known for its waterfall (cascada). Rancho Ecológico Sol de Mayo and has an entry fee of USD $6. Hike upstream from the waterfall (elevation about 275 m) and you'll find pools and wetlands and a beautiful canyon.
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| Entrance to Rancho Ecológico Sol de Mayo |
