BajaNomad - road conditions to Bahia Ascunsion

road conditions to Bahia Ascunsion

BajaKeela - 8-24-2011 at 01:16 PM

Can someone tell me if the first 15km or so out of Viscaino to B.A is finished yet? Last March we drove with our 5th wheel and another trailer towards B.A. but the road was so bad that we turned around after 10-13 km...and 1hr of driving for that distance was enough for me ..but I still have my heart set on going there and Shari has probably forgotten that I promised her some smoked salmon if i can ever get there.
Sure hope its this year!!

David K - 8-24-2011 at 01:41 PM

Please don't let a 'bad road' keep you from seeing Baja... You can't see much without using bad roads. Shari's hospitality and Bahia Asuncion is worth it!

The older pavement to the Tortugas/ Asuncion split (48 miles) may have pot holes, but the newest leg into Asuncion (27 miles) should be fine.

BajaKeela - 8-24-2011 at 02:45 PM

Thanks David ...We've been wintering in the Baja for 10 yrs..I know there's bad roads ..but there's bad and painful..and that road was the worst I've ever seen ..By the way I appreciate all the knowledge you post for us.
I keep hoping they fix that road before we're too old too travel.

Udo - 8-24-2011 at 03:18 PM

The road should be a fully paved 4 lane by December 15, 2011 :bounce:

David K - 8-24-2011 at 03:20 PM

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Originally posted by BajaKeela
Thanks David ...We've been wintering in the Baja for 10 yrs..I know there's bad roads ..but there's bad and painful..and that road was the worst I've ever seen ..By the way I appreciate all the knowledge you post for us.
I keep hoping they fix that road before we're too old too travel.

You bet... also, I am expecting a better detailed report from one of the zillion Nomads who go there regularly or Shari herself. I was last on that highway in July, 2007 just after they began paving the newest section.

jakecard - 8-24-2011 at 03:26 PM

You really missed out, BajaKeela. Because had you continued, not only would you have fully experienced the irrepressible concussions commensurate with that execrably pot-hole-ridden road out of Vizcaino, but upon your arrival in Bahia Asuncion you would also have had the unparalleled pleasure of weathering the Pacific Ocean's incessantly lashing winter winds whipping in you the face at 25 miles-per-hour off of 55-degree water!

Ah, yes, March in Bahia Asuncion. In a word, "paradise!"

Jake

BajaKeela - 8-24-2011 at 03:54 PM

Udo
Is your tongue in cheek ? I do want to believe you ..

Jakecard
I carry windbreaks so no little wind is gonna scare me away..
and yes it would be paradise...anywhere in Baja is where I want to be in the winter. Last winter at El Requeson..nice bunch there.
Where I live is beautiful...but it rains all winter....so I'm leaving before the deluge. Twenty years retired now so time is a ticking..gotta go to Baja while I can.

BajaDanD - 8-24-2011 at 03:59 PM

Jeez you were almost to the end of the bad part should of kept going.

DianaT - 8-24-2011 at 04:04 PM

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Originally posted by BajaKeela
Can someone tell me if the first 15km or so out of Viscaino to B.A is finished yet? Last March we drove with our 5th wheel and another trailer towards B.A. but the road was so bad that we turned around after 10-13 km...and 1hr of driving for that distance was enough for me ..but I still have my heart set on going there and Shari has probably forgotten that I promised her some smoked salmon if i can ever get there.
Sure hope its this year!!

It is not as bad as it was at that time---some of it was replaced and the rest was repaired. HOWEVER

The pot holes toward the beginning that were filled dug out. Now many of them have been filled with a clay dirt, but it is digging out. But most of those are not too bad.

Some areas are in great shape, and other parts are not so good---quite a bit of weaving trying to judge where the potholes are not as bad and there are some that are very large large and deep---the ones that everyone crawls over if they cannot be avoided. And they can be quite a surprise as the road can change from great to bad quickly.

Fewer sand dune intrusions right now which is good.

Once you hit the turn-off to BA, that new road is in good shape.

There is hope that 2012 will bring a better road.

This is all as of three days ago, so who knows, maybe they will start working on it soon. :yes:

Jakecard----March and April are not the best times to be here.

[Edited on 8-24-2011 by DianaT]

BajaKeela - 8-24-2011 at 05:37 PM

Thanks DianaT
It's all in the detail and just what I needed to know... Maybe leave the 5th wheel in Viscaino and just do a day trip and check the road before going.
Thanks to all for responding.

BajaDanD - 8-24-2011 at 08:18 PM

Take the 5th wheel just take it slow on the first part.

shari - 8-24-2011 at 08:56 PM

the potholed part of the road is a crap shoot every time as the conditions change so radically from week to week. Last week it was awful but sounds like they filled some of the holes again. So the best thing to do is call or ask here days before you plan to drive in...up to date info is the best info. Some roads can be horrendous but great a week after they are graded....Bajakeela, we are looking forward to trading some of that smoked salmon for abalone!!!

BajaKeela - 8-24-2011 at 10:32 PM

Shari
Wow...What an incentive...I'll call or U2U a few days before we cross the Mexican border and hope for the best..I'm been looking forward to meeting you..After reading so many of your posts over the years I feel that I know you personally..

shari - 8-25-2011 at 06:56 AM

well Keela...being from Vancouver Island and all...we probably DO know each other...baja sur is so like the island...only in spanish! reallly look forward to seeing you again :lol:

willyAirstream - 8-28-2011 at 08:00 AM

I did the road in 3 weeks ago and back out a week later. Like Shari said it changes daily due to heavy dump truck use. Coming in the pot holes were rough for most of the 40 miles. Some look filled in, but it was loose sand and you would get sucked in. The sand drifts were across the road in several places. Coming out, the sand drifts were barely there and some pot holes had been patched. Don't be fooled, take it slow the entire road. On the way out, I did the "frontage" road for a few miles which was much smoother. (Dirt road parallel to paved road.) The turn off road into Asuncion is smooth and it actually looks like they are making it a 4 lane road, really. It is well worth the trip as it is a beautiful place with fun people and fantastic Tacos Cameron. Sharis campground is on the beach and a stunning place to stay, 1 minute walk to the surf, great views, town is walkin distance, great restaurant near by ( green house, no sign), internet, bath/shower and even laundry.

woody with a view - 8-28-2011 at 08:31 AM

can't wait.... 55ish days.

BajaDanD - 8-28-2011 at 12:33 PM

Ill be right behind ya
Just make sue your serfboards are strapped down good

woody with a view - 8-28-2011 at 12:40 PM

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Originally posted by BajaDanD
Ill be right behind ya
Just make sue your serfboards are strapped down good

Savvy? disaster only strikes once, in my little world. but thanks for bringing it up! so are you 2 in for the shore fishing tourney?

shari - 8-28-2011 at 12:48 PM

dtbushpilot is here finding the secret spots and been haulin halibut out till his arms hurt...corvina starting to show up at Chorros too...oh yeah!

woody with a view - 8-28-2011 at 12:50 PM

......hmmmm.......

no fair, recon before the tourney......

.....hmmmm........

edit: tell David i KNOW that baby jurel was his....... :lol:

[Edited on 8-28-2011 by woody with a view]