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        Los Barriles is a town in La Paz Municipality, Baja California Sur, Mexico. As 2020, the town had a population of 1,674 people.

        It is situated along Highway 1, 40 miles (64 km) north of San José del Cabo and 65 miles (105 km) south of La Paz. Punta Pescadero Airstrip is 9 miles (14 km) to the north; Rancho Leonero, a vacation resort, is to the south. Adjacent to Buenavista, the rural towns straddle the head of Bahía las Palmas on the Gulf of California, where winter westerlies average 20–25 knots (37–46 km/h; 23–29 mph). Los Barriles is within the transition area of the Baja California peninsula's Sierra de la Laguna where the hills become sandy flats.
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        Region Details
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        Region Status
        Open as of Mar 31, 2026
        Local Trail Association

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        66
        Trails Mountain Bike
        65
        Trails E-Bike
        65
        Trails Gravel Bike
        4
        Trails Adaptive Bike
        19
        Trails Winter Fat Bike
        29
        Trails Hike
        65
        Trails Trail Running
        65
        Trails Dirtbike/Moto
        1
        Total Distance
        70 miles
        Total Descent Distance
        29 miles
        Total Descent
        11,788 ft
        Total Vertical
        1,302 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        1,368 ft
        Reports
        685
        Photos
        88
        Ridden Counter
        7,725

        Popular Los Barriles Mountain Biking Trails

        75 3.8 1 mile 105 ft 272
        Best ridden down. There are 3 quite technical parts of the trail which can be bypassed by riding s in either direction. Overall though it is a fun ride down for the experienced rider.
        100 2.5 1,050 ft 0 ft 253
        One word. SAND. A trail made by Todd to help get Beans the dog to the other trail heads avoiding the highway. Downhill or South only to try and keep the sand from getting too loose. A fun challenge to make it up the two little ramps.
        100 3.0 1,824 ft 24 ft 242
        A connector to avoid riding the highway to other trail heads. A good test trail for the area. If you find the rocks and slippery dirt a challenge here don't go further.
        80 4.3 1 mile 0 ft 231
        Fast flowing downhill with no rocks. Perfect grade to pass on the pedal if desired. Turn, dodge that tree, cross the wash, turn, through the dip, repeat.
        90 4.0 1 mile 209 ft 217
        The easiest way up into the trail system. Nothing technical, good for beginners and those working on fitness.
        95 3.8 5,020 ft 225 ft 184
        Access is near the Barrels Fountain off hwy 1. Initial climb from trail head at highway 1 is moderately difficult then the trail is green to . Nice views and good climbing access to via or to loop. has three climbing bypasses making...
        95 3.7 430 ft 49 ft 178
        a less technical lower grade climb than the main ridge section of going from East to West
        95 0.0 3,399 ft 143 ft 175
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 143 ft blue climb. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 1 rides
        Yesterday
        • 0 rides
        Past Week
        • 2 rides

        Los Barriles Mountain Bike Routes

        3.4 7 miles 1,361 ft 15 Out & Back
        Out and back, notice the ,2,3 bypasses they are intended as climbs going east to west. Ride the original...
        3.4 7 miles 1,068 ft 10 Loop
        Scotties Cielo and Gummy are three of the original trails that have seen major repairs/enhancements over...
        3.0 17 miles 1,843 ft 0
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        Photos of Los Barriles Mountain Bike

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        Jul 9, 2025 @ 5:21pm
        Jul 9, 2025

        Videos of Los Barriles Mountain Bike

        trail: Ochito
        0:06 | 22 | Dec 2, 2024
        trail: Ochito
        0:05 | 20 | Dec 2, 2024
        Cool cattle guard!
        trail: Scottys
        0:09 | 24 | Nov 30, 2024
        Buenos Aires Trail
        0:06 | 43 | Nov 27, 2024
        Buenos Aires
        0:06 | 32 | Nov 27, 2024
        Down La Cumbre
        trail: La Cumbre
        5:19 | 445 | May 21, 2014
        youtuber Looking For Dolphins! | Snorkeling &...
        trail: Mars
        22:37 | 296 | Jun 28, 2022 , Los Barriles
        youtuber Looking For Dolphins! | Snorkeling &...
        trail: Gummy Bear
        22:37 | 312 | Jun 28, 2022 , Los Barriles

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        May 22, 2026 @ 10:56am
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        LF12wishlistregionactivity #94385535
        May 9, 2026 @ 4:07pm
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        Apr 25, 2026 @ 8:50am
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        MarkoYmMiqawishlisttrailactivity #93001659
        Apr 19, 2026 @ 10:26pm
        Apr 19, 2026

        Recent Comments

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        StudttrailGreen HornFlowing great right now. A lot of work has...
        Mar 8, 2026 @ 2:26pm
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        Dec 19, 2025 @ 10:41am
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        DerekDongtrailOchitoSo much fun! Thought it would be a connecting...
        May 6, 2025 @ 1:59pm
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        nomadreettrailBuenos Aires TrailThis is a great trail! Epic views at sunset as...
        Apr 5, 2025 @ 9:08pm
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        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike6559 miles10,640 ft26 miles1,302 ft
        #984#95768537,994
        E-Bike6559 miles10,640 ft26 miles1,302 ft
        #856#1785741,061
        Gravel Bike44 miles190 ft3,698 ft1,050 ft
        #177#15175
        Adaptive Bike1918 miles2,274 ft6 miles1,050 ft
        #84#252091
        Winter Fat Bike2930 miles4,035 ft11 miles1,302 ft
        #61#14328
        Hike6559 miles10,640 ft26 miles1,302 ft
        #1,001#9236811,412
        Trail Running6559 miles10,640 ft26 miles1,302 ft
        #1,092#14681287
        Dirtbike/Moto110 miles1,148 ft4 miles984 ft
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Los Barriles

        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Los Barriles?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Los Barriles are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Los Barriles?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Los Barriles are:
        • December (275 activities)
        • January (267 activities)
        • February (212 activities)
        Check the Los Barriles reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Los Barriles?
        Check the Los Barriles trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
        What is the longest trail in Los Barriles?
        The longest trail in Los Barriles is Pemex Ridge at 4.6 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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