MTBing on Cerro de la Margara, Guanajuato
This loop starts in San Miguel de Allende and meanders casually to the East towards the nearby plateau, Cerro de la Margara. The outbound stretch is almost entirely dirt road and some trails.
Whilst we are touring, I try to squeeze in day rides on the ‘rest’ days. Here is my typical setup. Front panniers are generally okay, but not ideal for narrow singletrack. I wish I’d brought my Camelback for that.
Cactus trails heading towards Cerro de la Margara
Monument at the plateau summit of Cerro de la Margara
There are some fairly steep and rocky donkey trails leading up to the summit. I’ll admit I had to walk it up the last stretch to the summit at around 2600 meters (approx 8500 feet).
Weathered and weary, I managed to cycle back into SMA just before sunset.
Sunset atop el Mirador de San Miguel de Allende
For my day rides, I still like to carry the camera and lots of water, so I decided to roll with the front panniers. In hindsight, this is not the best idea for narrow singletrack.
There are some fairly steep and rocky donkey trails leading up to the summit. I’ll admit I had to walk it up the last stretch to the summit at around 2600 meters (approx 8500 feet).
Full suspension is recommended! I was definitely wishing for my Stumpjumper FSR on the donkey trail descent as I clung to the handlebars of the rigid On One Inbred!