La Rueda
- Distance
- 13 km
- Total elevation gain
- 1,600 m
Total elevation, up and down combined
A ranch with its own way of handling mules. Price, weight allowed and number of mules are set by this ranch.
Sierra La Laguna · La Paz · CONANP
Sierra La Laguna trek
3 days minimum · high difficulty · Oct 25–Apr 15
The Sierra La Laguna trek reaches El Segundo Valle, a CONANP-approved place to camp and have a campfire. Day one is the hike up, the last day is the hike down, and the days in between stay in the valley. Three days is the minimum.
High difficulty. 3 days minimum. This is a natural area protected by CONANP. Clear views are not guaranteed.
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3 days minimum
- Difficulty
- High
- Camp
- El Segundo Valle
- Trails
- La Rueda, San Dionisio, La Victoria
- Meet
- depends on the ascent trail
- Finish
- depends on the descent trail
- Season
- Oct 25 – Apr 15
- Minimum age
- 9, with an adult
- Guide
- Spanish, 1 per 9 people
- Area
- CONANP reserve
What the trek is like
The path runs between canyons. As you climb, the vegetation changes into pine and oak forest. If the sky opens, from the summit you can see from the Pacific to the Sea of Cortez.
Day 1: we set off at dawn twilight. The hike up can take almost the whole day. Recommended pace: 50 minutes walking and 10 resting, to eat and drink.
Valley days: looser. You can go to the Picacho, one of the highest peaks in the range and in Baja California Sur, to the waterfalls for a swim, or to both.
Last day: the hike down, a little after twilight. It can also take almost the whole day, at the same pace.
In short
- Three days minimum in Sierra La Laguna.
- Camping and campfires only at El Segundo Valle.
- A natural area protected by CONANP.
- No clear view, Picacho or swim is guaranteed.
The 3 trails
The hike up and the hike down can be different. The meeting point depends on the ascent trail and the finish on the descent trail. Each ranch charges differently for the mule, allows a different weight, and the mule driver takes 2 or 3 mules depending on the route. Distance, elevation gain and hours are confirmed when you choose the route.
San Dionisio
- Distance
- 16 km
- Total elevation gain
- 1,800 m
Total elevation, up and down combined
Another ranch in the area. Its own policy: price, weight and mule driver are confirmed when you choose this route.
La Victoria
- Distance
- 14 km
- Total elevation gain
- 1,700 m
Total elevation, up and down combined
The third option. Each ranch charges differently, allows a different weight, and the mule driver takes 2 or 3 mules depending on the route.
What is included and what is added
Included
- 1 Spanish-speaking guide for every 9 people.
- First-aid kit.
- Rancho Sierra La Laguna wristband.
- CONANP wristband.
Added, and confirmed in the quote
- Bilingual guide.
- Pack mule with a mule driver.
- Cook.
- Hiking equipment.
- Camping equipment.
- Accident insurance.
- Transport.
What to bring
Always: cap or hat, sunglasses, bandana, long-sleeve dry-fit shirt, windbreaker, hiking shoes. After that, the rest depends on whether you booked a mule or not.
No mule — all in your pack
- Tent
- Sleeping bag
- Trekking poles
- Headlamp
- Pocket knife
- Whistle
- Food
- Fruit and snacks
- 3 litres of water
- Filter or disinfectant
- Change of clothes
- Light and thermal pyjamas
- Gloves, hat and thermal socks
- Sandals
- Plate, cup and non-disposable cutlery
- Personal first-aid kit
- Toothpaste and brush
- Toilet paper and a ziplock bag
- Hand gel
- Body and lip protection
- Dry bag
With a mule — the daypack
- Trekking poles
- Headlamp
- Pocket knife
- Whistle
- Trail ration for the hike up
- Fruit and snacks
- 3 litres of water
- Filter or disinfectant
- Personal first-aid kit
- Toilet paper and ziplock bag
- Hand gel
- Sun protection
- Dry bag
With a mule — the mule's pack
It must be cylindrical, with no metal frame. It is worth putting it inside a sack. The maximum weight is confirmed by that route's ranch.
- Tent
- Sleeping bag
- The rest of the food
- Trail ration for the hike down
- Backup fruit and snacks
- Change of clothes
- Light and thermal pyjamas
- Gloves, hat and thermal socks
- Sandals
- Plate, cup and cutlery
- Toothpaste and brush
- Dry bag
Food and water
Food
For 3 days: dinner on day 1, three meals on day 2, breakfast on the last day, plus trail rations for the hike up and the hike down. Each extra day in the valley adds 3 meals.
Water
The 3 litres are for the stretch. They are refilled at springs. That is why the filter or disinfectant always comes.
Inquiry
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Availability inquiry. This is not a booking. We reply by email or WhatsApp with dates and the details of that route.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days is the Sierra La Laguna trek?+
Three is the minimum. Day one is the hike up, the last day is the hike down, and the days in between stay in El Segundo Valle. It can be extended.
How hard is it?+
High. It is for people who already hike mountains. The hike up and the hike down can take almost a full day. Minimum age 9, with an adult.
Where do we sleep?+
At El Segundo Valle, a CONANP-approved place to camp and have a campfire. We do not camp along the way.
Which trails are there?+
La Rueda, San Dionisio and La Victoria. The hike up and the hike down can be different. The meeting point depends on the ascent trail and the finish on the descent trail.
How many guides come?+
CONANP requires 1 guide for every 9 people. The included guide speaks Spanish. From 10 people there are 2. A bilingual guide is requested separately.
How do the mules work?+
Each trail's ranch charges differently, allows a different weight, and the mule driver takes 2 or 3 mules depending on the route. It is confirmed when you choose the trail. The mule pack must be cylindrical, with no metal frame, inside a sack.
What food do I bring?+
For 3 days: dinner on day 1, three meals on day 2 and breakfast on the last day, plus trail rations for the hike up and the hike down. Each extra day adds 3 meals.
Is 3 litres of water enough?+
Those 3 litres are for the stretch. They are refilled at springs. That is why the filter or disinfectant always comes.
Does checking availability book it?+
No. We reply with dates and the details of that route. The place is held once we agree the date and the deposit, if applicable.
High difficulty. 3 days minimum. This is a natural area protected by CONANP. Clear views are not guaranteed.
Terms and conditions
- 1This is an inquiry, not a booking. The place is confirmed once we agree the date and the deposit, if applicable.
- 2It is living nature and a CONANP area. A clear view, the Picacho and the swim are not guaranteed. The guide may change the plan for weather, the trail, or area rules.
- 3Follow the guide, CONANP and the ranch. Camping and campfires only at El Segundo Valle.
- 4High difficulty. Real fitness. Minimum age 9, with an adult. Not suitable during pregnancy or with a serious condition that prevents a long mountain day.
- 5No alcohol or drugs before or during. Anyone who does not follow instructions may be removed without a refund, if a payment was already made.
- 6Guide included in Spanish, 1 for every 9 people. The second guide, the bilingual guide, the mule, the cook, the equipment, the insurance and transport are confirmed separately.
- 7Price, weight and the number of mules per driver are set by that route's ranch. They are not the same on all three trails.
- 8Season October 25 to April 15.
- 9Everyone carries their own food, filter and personal gear, except what is added in writing.
- 10Your data is used only to answer this inquiry.