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CCgirl
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in order to avoid any possible problems near San Quintin, we were thinking of taking Highway 5, we are coming from Santa Rosalia - info on the
condition of the road would be greatly appreciated since we have never driven this highway - also would be it better to take the ferry across instead
of highway 5? thanks in advance for your info and opinions - I drive a subaru forester and the other vehicle is also a 4wd
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John M
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You do not need 4x4
Washboard, some parts have rocks on the road, so simply slow down the first 23 miles and enjoy the pretty drive and a nice change of scenery.
13 miles of dirt to Coco's Corner (stop & introduce yourself) -
10 miles of dirt road to pavement after Coco's
Hour and a half should to the dirt portion.
Once on pavement it's about 90 easy miles to San Felipe. As you leave Puertecitos (spell checker gonna get me I think) and you see a sign for a dip
"Vado" you better slow down.
John M
[Edited on 5-13-2015 by John M]
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did it today coming north,,, seemed some better than it did in Feb when we went south... only saw 5 vehicles in that 23 miles.
duramax with a lance overhead camper,,, 1 hr 45 min.
one stop to check cargo and tie downs.. no flats either...
not anyone at coco's.....
no sign of any upcoming new highway construction also...
happy trails...
Common sense is a flower that doesn\'t grow in everyone\'s garden.....
A wise man once spoke nothing.....
Never kick a cow chip on a hot day!!
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David K
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Quote: Originally posted by John M  | Washboard, some parts have rocks on the road, so simply slow down the first 23 miles and enjoy the pretty drive and a nice change of scenery.
13 miles of dirt to Coco's Corner (stop & introduce yourself) -
10 miles of dirt road to pavement after Coco's
Hour and a half should to the dirt portion.
Once on pavement it's about 90 easy miles to San Felipe. As you leave Puertecitos (spell checker gonna get me I think) and you see a sign for a dip
"Vado" you better slow down.
John M
[Edited on 5-13-2015 by John M] |
PUERTECITOS is spelled perfectly! Now, if we could get everyone on board for ALFONSINA'S (not Alphonsina's), all would be right in then world! LOL
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Just drove that way twice last week and my wife and I think we will always go this way from now on. We really liked it. Dirt rd took us about 1:05 in
a suburban.
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chuckie
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San Quintin area is a good place to avoid even without the labor problems, the "bad" part of the Hiway 5 thing is only 23 miles, and its not even bad
as compared with BAD Baja roads....
[Edited on 5-13-2015 by chuckie]
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Cliffy
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Can everyone say "Mucho traffic" when they get it completely paved? Of course old man Papa said they were going to pave the road from San Felipe real
soon now, back in the early 70s :-)
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StuckSucks
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Highway 5 construction 11/19
End of pavement - status quo:
Here, the new road (right) crosses the current road alignment (left):
Current road is on the distant right, new road alignment is being cut in the hill on the left:
Many culverts are being built:
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David don't understand your problem , on my way Lorado , I drove thru many towns Puerto Cietos , Guerro negro, stop at Santa Roaslita thru Mileage
and farther south La parisma all fin towns
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| Quote: Originally posted by freediverbrian | David don't understand your problem , on my way Lorado , I drove thru many towns Puerto Cietos , Guerro negro, stop at Santa Roaslita thru Mileage
and farther south La parisma all fin towns
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bajabuddha
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Thru 'Mileage'???............... it's MYEW-le-hey !!! 
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
86 - 45*
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David K
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Thanks for the photos StuckSucks!
Thanks for the laugh freediverbrian!
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Anyone have a report of the road condition now that the Baja 1000 has rolled through?
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StuckSucks
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We drove south on Thursday, north on Saturday (post race) and there was virtually no change. No need to be afraid of a dirt road.
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chuckie
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AMAZING!! Its TWENTY THREE miles, for poops sake...Not the Dakar...
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rts551
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Did not see anyone scared. Legitimate question after the trucks raced on the road. They DO have a habit of chewing things up a little.
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I see no reason why those 850hp TT's couldn't drag lengths of chain link fencing behind em! leave it better than they found it!
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| Quote: Originally posted by willardguy | | I see no reason why those 850hp TT's couldn't drag lengths of chain link fencing behind em! leave it better than they found it!
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What? and ruin a perfectly torn up road? Nahhh this way we can make fun of people who ask simple questions.
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| Quote: Originally posted by rts551 | | Quote: Originally posted by willardguy | | I see no reason why those 850hp TT's couldn't drag lengths of chain link fencing behind em! leave it better than they found it!
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What? and ruin a perfectly torn up road? Nahhh this way we can make fun of people who ask simple questions. |
We make fun of people no matter what kind of questions they ask 
"Life is tough".....It's even tougher if you're stupid.....
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Well said.
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