Cruz Blanca – Desierto de los Leones Viewpoint loop from San Lorenzo Acopilco

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Cruz Blanca – Desierto de los Leones Viewpoint loop from San Lorenzo Acopilco

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Cruz Blanca – Desierto de los Leones Viewpoint loop from San Lorenzo Acopilco

02:18

32.0km

710m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Parque Nacional Desierto de los Leones

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2.53 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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5.85 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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8.03 km

Wooden Bridge on the Three Paths Route

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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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16.2 km

Ex Convent of Desierto de los Leones

Highlight • Historical Site

Formerly the "Holy Desert of Our Lady of Carmen de los Montes de Santa Fe" It is a beautiful place, during the week it is very "visitable" because there are …

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16.3 km

Ex Convent of Desierto de los Leones

Highlight • Religious Site

This interesting convent, built in the 17th century by Carmelite monks, later converted into a military barracks and which holds many "paranormal" stories, is now open to visitors and serves as a base for numerous walks in the area.

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18.5 km

Desierto de los Leones Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The highest point in the Desierto de los Leones offers a beautiful view of the forest, lush with greenery and filled with the sounds of nature. Enjoy it as a …

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22.0 km