Dirt Path in the Forest – Oyameles Dam loop from Vasco de Quiroga

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Distrito Federal

Dirt Path in the Forest – Oyameles Dam loop from Vasco de Quiroga

Hard

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Dirt Path in the Forest – Oyameles Dam loop from Vasco de Quiroga

03:17

44.5km

1,050m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

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Parque Nacional Desierto de los Leones

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.8 km

Acopilco natural park

Highlight • Rest Area

You'll inevitably have to pay to enter the park and enjoy the desert trails, which are well worth the effort. The security guards on weekends are good; while they don't …

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20.7 km

Dirt Path in the Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A stretch of the many Desert roads, rather than recommending the place, is definitely worth a visit, and it's enjoyable unless it's a crowded Sunday, in any case, it's the way to reach some route.

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22.9 km

Wooden Bridge on the Three Paths Route

Highlight • Bridge

A must-see and classic spot! It's a great place to connect trails and avoid getting wet in the river, or just for a photo opportunity.
Sometimes the boards are loose …

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23.0 km

Tres Caminos Dam

Highlight • Lake

This is just part of the beautiful scenery.

This area is a thoroughfare, whether you're coming back from San Miguel or heading up to a trail further up.

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23.5 km

A small dam that connects with others along the wide trail of the Desierto de los Leones, a classic for mountain biking and hiking.

The color of the water is stunning; it only becomes turbulent during the rainy season.

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24.0 km

Presa Cadena

Lake

27.4 km

Cruz Blanca

Highlight • Rest Area

It's a well-known thoroughfare and a meeting point for cyclists heading up or down the desert routes. You've almost certainly been here, and if not, you're bound to.

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33.4 km

La Venta

Highlight • Settlement

Refueling location. There are shops and food stalls.

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33.6 km

Gravel section near Arteaga and Salazar

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A gentle gravel road for those who are just starting out on their dirt bike, it doesn't require great technique and there are even sections that a road bike can handle without any problems.

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44.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

16.4 km

5.65 km

2.31 km

Surfaces