7.0 miles
Distance
730 ft
Climb
-734 ft
Descent
01:10:43
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Estero del Soldado Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • AKA
    El Soldado, Estero, Estero del Soldado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster
  • Global Ranking
    #23469 in Mountain Biking
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Year Opened
    1995

Trail is ridden in a clockwise direction, start by heading up the slight hill on double track, with a short section of single track before passing through an area in development and up a wooden ramp to really start this ride. Trail is 11.4km of mostly fast flowing singletrack with short punchy climbs and rocky downhills. At about KM 3.5 veer to the left, cross the road to the 'La Pila' loop that will end with a short climb up this same road, at the top take the singletrack to the right. At KM 5.5 you will want to take the left up a series of switchbacks to begin the most technical section 'Cactus Muertos'. Other sections as you progress 'Las Cañadas', 'Kamikazee' -a loose downhill with fast super fun flow after it, 'Monument Valley' and 'Montaña Rusa' -the money shot view of the estuary and Tetakawi the iconic mountain of San Carlos. Take a left to finish the trail with another KM of fun before returning to the parking lot. Definitely arrive early during summer months to avoid the heat and bring plenty of water, if not, there are several options to shorten the ride if you need to due the Sonoran heat and humidity. Nos vemos en la pista

Access Info

Parking area is located at KM 3 of the Delfinario road between San Carlos and Guaymas. Located on on a small hill on the left side of the road just after passing the Estero del Soldado Estuary visitor center. Trail map and trash can located at parking area. Start this loop trail by heading up the slight hill on double track.

More Stats for Estero del Soldado mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -3 ft
  • Altitude min
    26 ft
  • Altitude max
    165 ft
  • Altitude start
    31 ft
  • Altitude end
    26 ft
  • Grade max
    -30.4%
  • Grade min
    28.7%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles
  • Avg time
    01:10:43
  • Avg reverse time
    00:57:17
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on Feb 26, 2023
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      Feb 26, 2023 @ 6:11am
      Feb 26, 2023
      Like many trails in the area this one could use a good raking, something I will happily help with on my next visit. More signage would help...
      Feb 11, 2020 @ 3:36pm
      Feb 11, 2020
      reporter
      Sep 17, 2019 @ 6:38pm
      Sep 17, 2019
      reporter Overgrown brush, branches in several areas.. from approx 1.5km to 2km. The same on Niño loop. Some areas washed out by recent heavy rains, be...
      Mar 22, 2019 @ 8:08am
      Mar 22, 2019
      reporter Trail is really good condition, really clean in most areas.
      Jan 13, 2018 @ 7:51am
      Jan 13, 2018
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      • 9 miles avg distance
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      • 7 rides
      • Last: Mar 30, 2025

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