While this scenic locale is known for its options for rest and relaxation, it’s also a place where it’s just as easy to spend time exploring and those that prefer to do so by hitting the trails will want to make sure to make Mt. Solmar a must-see.
Off-The-Beaten-Path Fun
Mt. Solmar is easy to spot as it sends its peak up and over glittering Cabo Bay. This small mountain is highly visible from iconic Medano Beach, making it a destination that many come to be intrigued by during their time on the sand. Perhaps even more interesting is the fact that while Mount Solmar is accessible for hiking, it doesn’t actually enjoy an official trailhead. Those that are looking to make the most of a trek to the top will have to garner some insider information on the area to do so.
Trail Specifics
Mt. Solmar makes for a rather quick, but challenging trek to the summit and hosts an elevation gain of 446 feet. It’s often noted for its dynamic terrain that moves between dirt pathways with gentle inclines to sections that are much rockier and more difficult to maneuver. In total, the trail that takes hikers up and around Mount Somar is just under two miles out and back. While those that love a good challenge find the hike up Mt. Solmar exciting, most are thrilled with the reward waiting at the top. Sweeping views of Cabo San Lucas await that are tough to beat so this is a trail you won’t want to forget your camera for.
Gaining Access
Because Mt. Solmar and its primary trail to the top has no official access point, it’s well-known in the area that prospective hikers will want to start by checking in with a man named Enrique who runs a dog kennel at the base of the mountain. He has become the trail’s unofficial sponsor and helps guide guests up upon request with nothing more than a tip of your choosing required at the end. He’s more than willing to share area insight as well as folklore that has long surrounded the mystic wonder of how this particular mountain gains power from the waters that surround it.