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Quote: Originally posted by David K  | | See my Trip #6 report from 2017. There is pretty much one road and is not hard to stay on. The only questionable choice was just west of Mulegé but
the two choices going the general direction desired came back together soon. Just north of the sign for the mission site, you take the east fork,
uphill. Just ahead is Rancho La Presa and the end of that road. Just go to Google Earth and note gps points you may want. |
Just traced it out on GE. Still need to figure out the exact coordinates of the mission ruins.
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Mission Guadalupe ruins is at 26-55.16x112-24.34. David K's Land of Missions book page 215. Add a 0 at the end if necessary.
26-55.160x112-24.340
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In my trip report #6, I provide even better GPS for the mission church West Wall. The mission is all over the hillside, north and west of the modern
cinder block building at the end of the driveway which is beyond a closed gate.
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Went through Kurt's log in detail. Looks like the most difficult spot is a 1.5mi stretch between 2 and 3, starting ~25 miles from Mulege. Think
we'll give it a go, send the bikes up first to check out that section once we get close.
[Edited on 11-25-2018 by JZ]
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| Quote: Originally posted by JZ | Went through Kurt's log in detail. Looks like the most difficult spot is a 1.5mi stretch between 2 and 3, starting ~25 miles from Mulege. Think
we'll give it a go, send the bikes up first to check out that section once we get close.
[Edited on 11-25-2018 by JZ] |
Remember, that trip log was from 6 years ago.
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Got it. Imagine it is pretty spectacular at the top and through the switch backs?
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Yes, especially the view I mentioned at mile 37.
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here is the Guajedemi Trail (could not stitch the 3 parts together - sorry)
http://www.baja101.com/Baja-GPS/Guajademi%20trail%201.kmz
http://www.baja101.com/Baja-GPS/Guajademi%20trail%202.kmz
http://www.baja101.com/Baja-GPS/Guajademi%20trail%203.kmz
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| Quote: Originally posted by willyAirstream | no recent news on the route to San Isidro, but....
Off topic, but of interest, I am sure. Folks in San Jose de Mag say the route to Guadalupe is now open, even graded. We are planning a trip Oct 6th
and I will post. |
I am unable to find your trip report for the October 6th trip... can you help?
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Next trip to Baja we are finally gonna make a run at this.
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JZ,
Looking forward to hearing how the trip goes!
I chickened out doing it solo this winter, will do it with a strong rider or two. Just couldn't get things to line up with a strong rider & bike
when I had time.
But I did do the loop up past the mission and down the box canyon to San Jose de M three times. 95 mile loop, real scenic, no shortage of rocks in
the arroyos.
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| Quote: Originally posted by MulegeAL | JZ,
Looking forward to hearing how the trip goes!
I chickened out doing it solo this winter, will do it with a strong rider or two. Just couldn't get things to line up with a strong rider & bike
when I had time.
But I did do the loop up past the mission and down the box canyon to San Jose de M three times. 95 mile loop, real scenic, no shortage of rocks in
the arroyos. |
When did you take the Guadalupe to San José de Magdalena road? Richard posted it was repaired and reopened in a post last September, following 5
years of being totally obliterated by storms.
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| Quote: Originally posted by David K | | Quote: Originally posted by MulegeAL | JZ,
Looking forward to hearing how the trip goes!
I chickened out doing it solo this winter, will do it with a strong rider or two. Just couldn't get things to line up with a strong rider & bike
when I had time.
But I did do the loop up past the mission and down the box canyon to San Jose de M three times. 95 mile loop, real scenic, no shortage of rocks in
the arroyos. |
When did you take the Guadalupe to San José de Magdalena road? Richard posted it was repaired and reopened in a post last September, following 5
years of being totally obliterated by storms. |
Richard didn't do a follow up as I remember but I posted about my drive through that loop in November. You saw it because you then posted in that
thread as well.
Tried to post the link but it is not working for me. Look for 11/25 post in the San Isidro/Mulege thread.
[Edited on 4-23-2019 by KurtG]
[Edited on 4-23-2019 by KurtG]
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Thanks Kurt, I will look for your post (I am seeking details of the newly opened road so I can update my guide taht it is no longer washed-out).
Richard messaged me he cancelled going at the last minute.
Did you take any mileage notes or photos of the repaired road?
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| Quote: Originally posted by David K | Thanks Kurt, I will look for your post (I am seeking details of the newly opened road so I can update my guide taht it is no longer washed-out).
Richard messaged me he cancelled going at the last minute.
Did you take any mileage notes or photos of the repaired road? |
No, and I would not describe the road as "repaired," just opened and barely that in places but as I said then my old Explorer had no problem so any
4wd would be fine. That route is well described in "Back Road Baja" and is unchanged since then except for the first couple of miles out of Mulege
where roads have changed due to storms.
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| Quote: Originally posted by KurtG | | Quote: Originally posted by David K | Thanks Kurt, I will look for your post (I am seeking details of the newly opened road so I can update my guide taht it is no longer washed-out).
Richard messaged me he cancelled going at the last minute.
Did you take any mileage notes or photos of the repaired road? |
No, and I would not describe the road as "repaired," just opened and barely that in places but as I said then my old Explorer had no problem so any
4wd would be fine. That route is well described in "Back Road Baja" and is unchanged since then except for the first couple of miles out of Mulege
where roads have changed due to storms. |
I drove from Mulegé to the mission in 2017, using the road toward the Pacific (La Ballena) then turning north and going past San Estanislao. I am
seeking new details on the road between San José de Magdalena and the mission. This road was destroyed in 2014 and reported reopened in September
2018. A more recent post says the road is even better, being well-graded.
Higginbotham's 'Backroad Baja' indeed logged the whole loop but did have a mileage error, perhaps a typo, showing it 45.8 miles from Mulegé instead
of 40.8. I logged it at 40.5 miles. From the mission on down the repaired road to San José de Magdalena is about 21 miles and 9 more (paved) miles on
to Hwy. 1, 27 kms. south of Santa Rosalía.
Here is the AAA map of 2010:
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I agree with Kurt, would not describe it as repaired, just passable with good bikes/riders or high clearance rigs with tires good for rock crawling
and drivers with good common sense & self-rescue skills/equipment. It's a bit more than a picnic drive to a waterhole.
No where near as good as it was before Jimena. I hesitate to use the word "good" on any of the rancho pass roads out there after all the storm damage
last 10 years.
DK, would encourage you to take a pass at posting it as open until you take a stab at driving it yourself to determine how "dotted" the route line
will be on your map!
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Anyone know how rough the 53 is between Hwy 1 and San Isidro? Thinking about sending the truck around that way while we take the bikes on the
Guajademi Trail.
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It was very rough in 2017, detailed in my Trip #2 report. I recalled a recent post that said it has since been regraded. Maybe use search if nobody
comes forward.
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JZ, the road into san isdro/la purisima is doable in a truck, we have always higher clearance but it would be ok in your. Slow going for sure. There
is a couple water ccrossings but you will be fine. I have a trip reort i will link if i can find it.
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