With the wind roiling the waters on both sides of the Pacific, and the monsoon to the north, I drove south from Loreto Friday and Saturday to La Paz,
Cabo, and the East Cape. Both coming and going I passed through (near) Los Planes, taking the new road to San Antonio on the way down, and the old
road through the mountains, Los Barriles/Boca del Alamo/Los Planes, on the return trip home. I had not been on the old road through to Los Planes
since it was temporarily closed by Hurricane Marty in 2003 and was surprised at the good condition it is in. I would not suggest trying it in a 2
wheel drive vehicle, but with 4 wheel drive it was no problem at all. The trip from Los Barriles to Boca del Alamo on the coast road took about 45
minutes, and it took about the same time from Boca del Alamo on to Los Planes, with a few stops along the way. Attached are some photos of the old
road between Los Barriles and Los Planes.
Just south of Los Barriles
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Approaching Punta Pescadero
bill erhardt - 1-24-2010 at 02:15 PM
El Cardonal
bill erhardt - 1-24-2010 at 02:17 PM
Furniture for Boca del Alamo.
bill erhardt - 1-24-2010 at 02:19 PM
Washboard and sand north of Boca del Alamo to the mountains.
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bill erhardt - 1-24-2010 at 02:22 PM
North through the mountains 1.
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2.
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3.
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4.
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Overlooking Los Planes before the descent to the plain.
bajafreaks - 1-25-2010 at 06:02 PM
How long did it take to get from South LosBarriles to Pescadero ? want to make that drive next time I go back. Thanks.akbear - 1-25-2010 at 06:16 PM
That furniture truck was on Hiway 1 at the turn off into Los Barriles today. Nice looking things.bill erhardt - 1-25-2010 at 07:42 PM
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How long did it take to get from South LosBarriles to Pescadero ? want to make that drive next time I go back. Thanks.
Around 25 minutes.David K - 1-25-2010 at 07:44 PM
BEAUTIFUL!!!
Thanks Bill!!Frank - 1-25-2010 at 08:33 PM
Hi Bill,
What kind of truck are you in? I have a F350 crew, long bed, 4x4. The turns look a little tight in the mountains, think there is room? Sure does look
like it would be worth the effort.bajafreaks - 1-25-2010 at 08:51 PM
Thanks Bill.bill erhardt - 1-26-2010 at 05:24 AM
Frank......I drive a Tundra. There would be a few tight spots, but you could make it in your F350 crew, long bed.tripledigitken - 1-26-2010 at 08:57 AM
Bill,
What a beautiful drive. I have just added it to my Baja Bucket List!
Thanks,
KenKen Bondy - 1-26-2010 at 05:20 PM
Great stuff Bill - thank you. BTW did you stop at Hotel Punta Pescadero? It's an old favorite of mine and I am curious to know how they are doing.
Thanks again, ++Ken++bill erhardt - 1-27-2010 at 06:12 AM
Ken......No, I didn't stop in. There were a couple of planes on the landing strip, and a big new house has sprouted up at the north end of the
compound since I was last by.
Coast Rd
Carol - 1-28-2010 at 08:25 PM
Yes, the Coast Rd from Barriles is in such good shape these days that it's pretty much off our Dirt Biking adventure list. Too easy now. Kinda sad for
us
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and was surprised at the good condition it is in.
[Edited on 1-29-2010 by Carol]Sharksbaja - 1-28-2010 at 08:47 PM
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Furniture for Boca del Alamo.
Hey Bill, great shots, never done that stretch. Say is that bamboo furniture? JR would be proud!
