Baja California · Hiking

San Antonio Necua - Sierra Blanca

5.4 mi
round trip
3,632 ft
climb
4,376 ft
high point
Out and back
route

San Antonio Necua - Sierra Blanca is an out-and-back trail, 5.4 miles each way (11 miles round trip) in Baja California, Mexico. It runs between about 1,390 ft and 4,380 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,310 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is San Antonio Necua (Eñekwa/ Cañada de los Encinos), about 0.8 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro la Panocha, Cerro Manas and Cerro Sierra Blanca. Cascada Arroyo Agua Caliente is within about 3 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at San Antonio Necua - Sierra Blanca for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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