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Baja Divide

advrider - 1-16-2025 at 09:19 PM

Started following this couple, some other might enjoy as well.

https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?o=3d2&doc_id=26171&...

cupcake - 1-17-2025 at 09:55 AM

Thanks for posting this.

This linkout from the website is worth a look, as it goes into detail on the bike setup that the rider used (plus so many other good tips):
https://bikepacking.com/plog/ride-gallery-baja-divide-missio...

David K - 1-17-2025 at 10:58 AM

Thanks for sharing!

bajaric - 1-17-2025 at 12:00 PM

That is a tough ride. There are a smattering of YouTube videos of the Baja Divide trail out there. Many have attempted it and were unable to complete the whole thing. I like to look at the videos because it gives an idea of the road conditions in some of the more remote areas in Baja California that I have not been to.

The section between Ojos Negros and Ejido Uruapan follows the two routes to the gold fields near El Alamo during the gold rush of 1888. The trail south of Real Del Castillo was used by miners arriving from Tia Juana, and the route east of Ejido Urapan was used by miners traveling from Ensenada.

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AKgringo - 1-17-2025 at 12:40 PM

I am not a bike rider, but I have driven parts of the Baja Divide many times in my SUV. Unless they are pedaling hard on a tough stretch of road, I usually ask them if they need water or anything else.

It is surprising to me how many of them are from Europe, I would say a majority of them. Fresh fruit usually puts a smile on their face!

One section of the trail that I have encountered riders choosing to push their bikes is on the western side of route between La Ballena and Mulege.

What used to be arroyo crossings became long stretches of large cobble stone washes after the high ground with the old road washed away.

David K - 1-17-2025 at 06:48 PM

Quote: Originally posted by bajaric  
That is a tough ride. There are a smattering of YouTube videos of the Baja Divide trail out there. Many have attempted it and were unable to complete the whole thing. I like to look at the videos because it gives an idea of the road conditions in some of the more remote areas in Baja California that I have not been to.

The section between Ojos Negros and Ejido Uruapan follows the two routes to the gold fields near El Alamo during the gold rush of 1888. The trail south of Real Del Castillo was used by miners arriving from Tia Juana, and the route east of Ejido Urapan was used by miners traveling from Ensenada.



My newest Baja Bound article is about El Alamo, this week.
Here it is: https://www.bajabound.com/bajaadventures/bajatravel/el_alamo

[Edited on 1-19-2025 by David K]