Hike· Isla del Carmen· Mexico
Punta Baja Trail (Isla Carmen)
25° 48.4′ N · 111° 12.3′ W
An easy coastal walk along Isla Carmen's southern cliffs with views to Isla Danzante, past fossil corals and shells preserved in the rock.
Practical
Coordinate is GeoNames 'Punta Baja', the island's southern point. 1.7 km out and back, about 1 hour 30 minutes (Loreto.com). Leave every fossil where it lies. Isla Carmen is private—confirm access with the park before landing.
Best for
Fossil hunting with a camera
Nearby
- Faro Norte Dive Site (Isla Danzante)2.6 NM away
- El Arroyo Trail (Isla Danzante)2.7 NM away
- Honeymoon Cove Reef Snorkel (Isla Danzante)2.9 NM away
- Isla Danzante Honeymoon Cove2.9 NM away
- Punta Colorada Anchorage (Isla Carmen)3.1 NM away
- La Ventana and El Hongo (Isla Danzante)3.2 NM away
- Piedra Submarino Dive Site (Isla Danzante)3.2 NM away
- Danzante Reef Dive Site3.6 NM away