ATV question

ATV Regulation...

As long as you're on dirt your ATV buddy should be OK.
For paved sections where there's auto traffic, there's usually a dirt trail running parallel to the road he can ride on legally and without holding up the auto traffic.
If your route takes you on longer stretches of pavement where there's no other alternative, keep an eye out for cars & trucks, pulling off the road if necessary to let them by.
If you do happen to run into the Police, smile and don't argue. You'll probably get off with a warning, and maybe a small fine.
When you're in a town or passing homes/farms etc, go slow and watch out for kids, dogs, cows and horses. Lots of the kids will stick out a hand for a slap as you go by!
Speaking of kids: They LOVE stickers! Bring a bunch from home if you can, and you'll be a big hit wherever you go. Helps at the Military checkpoints too...
If you haven't already seen it, check out the Baja GPS Guide at: http://www.bajagpsguide.com/ .
Have a great trip!.. Cameron

Todos Santos BCS is an ATV friendly town. They are ridden here on paved roads.

Muddy, be prepared to pay $50/pp at Mike's (includes meals)... Camping there, too... Another option is to stay at Rancho el Coyote, some miles southwest.

Here is photos and a road log/ GPS of both main roads to/from Mike's: http://vivabaja.com/905

Photo of Mike's pool:



[Edited on 3-17-2007 by David K]

Hey Muddyrabbit...regarding ATV on streets...

Should be no problems!! I've ridden my Polaris MANY miles by myself and in groups, on streets in towns and on the highways and have never had any problem, been stopped or hassled. The only exception was the ONE (and only) time I didn't have my helmet on in San Felipe. The Policia stopped us and made us follow them to the station, where they impounded our quads until we paid the $7 US fine.

Enjoy your riding!!

Miguelamo

Hey Muddyrabbit...

I agree with jimgrms...I think I would base myself out of San Felipe. You could stay at Pete's Camp north of town, OR in town. Mike's in February could be VERY cool due to being in the mountains.

From SF, you can do day trips from there to Mike's, Gonzaga Bay, Matomi Canyon, Puertocitos, Coco's Corner and many other places. In town you'll have the beach, lots of restaurants, gas, stores, etc.

The ride to Gonzaga Bay is a great one. Once you get there, you could spend the night at Alphonsina's if you wanted, and ride back the next day, or on cycles, it's easily doable in one longer day.

February weather can be very nice or very cool and windy. March or April would be even better weather. The warmer SOC water can sure make for a nice refreshing break from a dusty ride!!

Be sure to post again if you have more questions about any of the places we've mentioned.

Miguelamo

Thanks guys, I was just going to ask about using San Felipe for b.c. As far as the weather being cool, I think we'll be O.K. February 06 was a trip that will forever be known as the Snow Stuck Expidition 1. We had planned a trip to Michigan, the day before we arrived they got 12+ inches of snow. The locals on ATVs said they usually let the snowmobiles beat the powder down fo a couple of days before they hit the trails with quads again. Well, we didn't have a couple of days. The temps hit -10 F overnight, it took over an hour just to get the 4 machines started. We hit the trail just ahead of about 30 others, and only got about 6 miles from the trailhead in 2½-3 hours. Trail conditions looked worse ahead so we decided to head back. The trails we had left behind were a mess, deep ruts in the 3 inches of powder on top and the hardpack below. About 1 mile from the trailhead we found a bunch of guys on SPORT QUADS! They had been doing fine most of the day, light enough to ride on top of the snow, but after the bigger 4x4s came out and tore it up a little they were virtually marooned out there. There were a couple of small bore SRA 4x4s in there group trying to pull the guys, but they were only making it 50-100 feet before they got stuck and had to dig. We used the 2 Rincons, since they are 4 wheel independent with good clearence, to start pulling them back to the trailhead. I think we each made 4 trips and it took about 1½ hours to get them back that last mile. My last trip I was pulling a daisey chain of 2 quads, a small 4x4 Polaris and a 400ex in the rear. The high that day only hit +10 F, with nasty wind chill. 12 miles that took all day in brutal cold but all 4 of us, including the 2 newbies, still agree it was an awsome trip. We were wondering what the temps are like down there in February though.

But back to San Felipe, if we decided to base there, any recomendations about where to stay? Particularly a place with secure parking if we decided to overnight in another town?

The one nice thing about the guy on the quad is he's freakin' nuts and keeps up with us pretty good on the bikes, unless we actually try to lose him

Of course if anyone wants to show a couple of guys from Ohio around, we'd love to hook up with some local riders.

Muddywabbit...

I think Pete's is pretty secure. We left our vehicles there a couple of times while we went on 5 day rides. There's quite a few full timers living their and if you ask someone, they'll probably be happy to keep an eye out for you, or maybe even let you leave your truck in a gated yard. Get friendly with someone at the bar!!

Pete's also has a nice restaurant and bar and is just several miles North of town.

There's also a nice restaurant next door at the Eldorado Ranch which cooks up good steaks.

Miguelamo

[Edited on 3-19-2007 by AmoPescar]

hey ammo, how long did it take you too come up with the 7 dollers? i have never had any problems rideing my quads on the pavement down there. keep your registration with you. stay off the beach(the gringos dont like it) in the populated areas.