Backpacking to the Top
Cuadro de texto: Baja Sierra Adventures Come discover the beauty of life in the Sierra la Laguna

 

A intense 4 day backpacking trip in the Biosphere Reserve Sierra la Laguna, the hike starts close to sea level and takes us to 6,600 ft of altitude—the highest point in the sierra, from where you can contemplate both seas, the pacific sea and the gulf of California.

 

This hike offers plenty of opportunities to observe endemic species of flora and fauna as you pass through the different ecosystems of the sierra, ranging from tropical dry forest to the oak and pine forest found at higher elevations.

 

The area it has been described as an "ecological treasure-house" because its unique and fragile ecosystem  and the large diversity of endemic flora and fauna species.

 

 

 

Trip Description

 

4 days — 4 nights

 

Day 0

Arrive to Huerta Los Mangos in the afternoon  of the day . Get gear and food organize and pack ready to go next morning. Visit to the hot springs on the area before dinner. 

Overnight at Huerta los Mangos base camp.

 

Day 1

After breakfast, shuttle from Huerta Los Mangos to the base of the sierra where we will start hiking

Strenuous hike—6 to 8 hours-  to 3,000 ft where we will set up camp for the night. Rest and refresh in the majestic granite pool of water.

 

Day 2

We will continue the steady hike up carrying backpacks to “La Laguna”, a flat valley at 6000 ft that once was a lagoon. Set up base camp there and spend the rest of the day exploring the area.

 

Day 3

Carrying day bags hike to the highest point of the sierra. Have lunch there with the amazing view of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez. Then head back to camp to relax and enjoy a campfire under the stars

 

Day 4

After breakfast and breaking camp head back to the base of the canyon where we will have dinner at a local ranch and refresh ourselves in a beautiful pool of water. Shuttle back  to Huerta        los Mangos (optional overnight at Huerta los Mangos).

Cuadro de texto: Highlights of the trip Strenuous physical challenge with unique scenic rewards. Great flora and fauna, including many endemic species. Opportunity to witness the change of ecosystems from tropical arid forest to oak and pine forest at higher elevations. Trip Duration: 4 Days—4 nights Physical Activity: Intense Cost: $ 320 usd pp Optional: Mule rental to carry your backpack $ 60 usd per day Extra night at Huerta los Mangos including dinner and breakfast $ 40 usd Trips include: Bilingual guide familiar with local flora and fauna, all the meals starting with dinner the first day and ending with lunch the last one, all the transportations once you arrive to the area, snacks, drinks, accommodation the first night at Huerta Los Mangos. Not included: Transportation to and from Huerta Los Mangos (although we can help arrange this), camping gear and gratuity for the guide. Custom trips also available. Please contact our office for more information. *To be mentioned We recommend bringing your own gear for camping, since weight is a vital factor while trekking, a light tent and a light-warm sleeping bag are very important. Temperatures at night can go below 32 F at the top. Although we provide meals, each person will be responsible for carrying their share of the food. Most of the food we bring is dry with high protein content. Best time to do the trip: From November to early March. Custom trips also available.

Trekking in the

    Biosphere Reserve

Baja Sierra Adventures
email us : edgardo@bajasierradventures.com      contact our office: +52 1  612 16 14 501 (from outside Mexico)

                                                                                                          045 612 16 14 501 (within Mexico)