Rio Laja Trail
The Rio Laja Trail is a walking and biking trail following the banks of the Rio Laja in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico, from the Presa Ignacio Allende to approximately Dolores Hidalgo; spanning 32.43 miles (51.9 kilometers). The trail is based upon foot paths that have been established by rural residents over many years.
Community volunteers, helped to map and document the trail and important waypoints to promote recreational use of the trail system for exercise, viewing birds and wildlife and enjoying the quiet and beauty of nature. We also hope to raise awareness of the importance of the Rio Laja as a water resource in the San Miguel municipality and the need to protect and restore this fragile waterway.
Thank You!
- During high water season, you may find yourself traveling on private property. These are customary routes, but please be respectful and stay on the trail.
- Trails recommended for biking (mountain bikes only) are denoted in each section below. Keep a close eye out for variable trail conditions and low branches or cacti.
- Please leave a light footprint when using the trails and pack out everything you bring in.
Happy Trails!
Thank You!

This project was completed with the help of project coordinator, Sara Pfeifer; Gordon Fulton who helped map and develop our everytrail.com site; and a number of San Miguel volunteers who helped to survey, map and photograph the trail. We offer a huge thank you to each and every one of you who helped us to accomplish this project!
Alice McCartor
Ann Garland
April Gaydos
Beverly Van Zandt
Bob Brown
Chris Kellogg
David Scarratt
Ginger Robbins
Glenn Gaskins
Gordon Fulton
Jenn Sturiale
Jock Furgeson
John and Sharon Doherty
Josh Feinberg
Kathleen Bennett
Kimberly Fairbanks
Lorna and John Ferguson
Luke Rich
Mark Winderman
Mike Lambert
Nancy Mazur
Nick Warelis
Norman Besman
Patricia and Joe Miller
Preston Engebretson
Renny Ashleman
Rick Wendling
Ruth and Collier Kear
Susan Page
Susanna Turino
Rio Laja Trail Printable Trail Guides

Section 1: Abandoned Hacienda Trail

Section 2: Puente Antiguo San Rafael

Section 3: Xote Trail

Section 4: Santuario Trail

Section 5: Monasterio Nuestra Señora de la Soledad

Section 6: Yellow and Purple House Trail

Section 7: La Petaca Bridge Trail

Section 8: Capilla de San Judas Tadeo

Section 9: White Pillar Trail

Section 10: KM 79 Trail

Section 11: Blue House Trail

Section 12: San Luis de la Paz Bridge
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