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Hwy 3 to Mike's?

neilm81301 - 5-23-2013 at 04:07 PM

How's the road from Hwy 3 (Valle de Trinidad) to Mike's Sky Rancho? I've heard it described as 'graded'.

I'm looking at taking a 23' MH, T.J to Ens to SF; is it too bad a road up to Mike's for the old barge?

I drove up there 25 yrs ago in a Honda Civic... but things change!

Thanks!

Neil

David K - 5-23-2013 at 04:44 PM

It is an excellent road, and large trucks and maybe 4WD motorhomes have gone in, but there are a few sharp bends, short grades, and stream crossings that could hang you up. It is only 20 miles, so if you have a motorbike or toad (Jeep, etc.), it would really be wise for you to check it out first. Plenty of area along Hwy. 3 to park it, or in nearby San Matias village while you check it out.

I would like to hear other's opinions on going in there with a motorhome.

Here are my photos and road log (we went across the peninsula from San Quintin to San Felipe via Mike's Sky Rancho, in Sept. 2005: http://vivabaja.com/905/

The road to Mike's from Hwy. 3:



In Tacoma, we zipped along and with stops, averaged 20 mph:


Part 2, Mike's Sky Rancho north to Hwy. 3 (GPS at Map Datum NAD27 Mexico)

Mike's Sky Rancho: 0.0 miles, 0:00 hours elev. 3,992', 31°06.57', 115°38.10'.

Rancho El Conejo road: 5.1 mi., 0:21 hrs., 4,108', 31°09.94', 115°39.17'

La Cieneguita road northwest: 5.7 mi., 0:24 hrs., 4,115', 31°10.46', 115°39.30'

Rancho San Javier road: 8.3 mi., 0:30 hrs., 4,287', 31°11.70', 115°37.52'

Rancho San Antonio: 9.8 mi., 0:37 hrs., 3,956', 31°12.40', 115°36.72'

Road to west (Alberchigos): 13.3 mi., 0:48 hrs., 3,583', 31°15.16'. 115°36.00'

Rancho Picacho road south: 16.8 mi., 0:57 hrs., 3,438', 31°17.77', 115°35.06'

Highway 3 (just east of San Matias): 19.8 mi., 1:03 hrs., 3,143', 31°20.24', 115°34.39'

The AAA Map of Mike's road, 2010 edition:

liknbaja127 - 5-23-2013 at 07:34 PM

Be a slow trip in a M/h, and then turn around and come back! make sure
you take out the heavy stuf in uppers!
still it is always a fun trip to mikes! Don't try it next week!!

mcfez - 5-23-2013 at 10:09 PM

San Matias village.............if you wish to park anything there....u2 me and I can direct you to a friend that lives there :-)




Quote:
Originally posted by David K
It is an excellent road, and large trucks and maybe 4WD motorhomes have gone in, but there are a few sharp bends, short grades, and stream crossings that could hang you up. It is only 20 miles, so if you have a motorbike or toad (Jeep, etc.), it would really be wise for you to check it out first. Plenty of area along Hwy. 3 to park it, or in nearby San Matias village while you check it out.

I would like to hear other's opinions on going in there with a motorhome.

Here are my photos and road log (we went across the peninsula from San Quintin to San Felipe via Mike's Sky Rancho, in Sept. 2005: http://vivabaja.com/905/

The road to Mike's from Hwy. 3:



In Tacoma, we zipped along and with stops, averaged 20 mph:


Part 2, Mike's Sky Rancho north to Hwy. 3 (GPS at Map Datum NAD27 Mexico)

Mike's Sky Rancho: 0.0 miles, 0:00 hours elev. 3,992', 31°06.57', 115°38.10'.

Rancho El Conejo road: 5.1 mi., 0:21 hrs., 4,108', 31°09.94', 115°39.17'

La Cieneguita road northwest: 5.7 mi., 0:24 hrs., 4,115', 31°10.46', 115°39.30'

Rancho San Javier road: 8.3 mi., 0:30 hrs., 4,287', 31°11.70', 115°37.52'

Rancho San Antonio: 9.8 mi., 0:37 hrs., 3,956', 31°12.40', 115°36.72'

Road to west (Alberchigos): 13.3 mi., 0:48 hrs., 3,583', 31°15.16'. 115°36.00'

Rancho Picacho road south: 16.8 mi., 0:57 hrs., 3,438', 31°17.77', 115°35.06'

Highway 3 (just east of San Matias): 19.8 mi., 1:03 hrs., 3,143', 31°20.24', 115°34.39'

The AAA Map of Mike's road, 2010 edition:

TecateRay - 5-24-2013 at 08:01 AM

IMOH your vintage MH will self destruct on the trip to Mike's. If you are towing a "drive around" vehicle, park the MH in San Matias and take the car. :yes:

neilm81301 - 5-24-2013 at 09:06 AM

Thanks for the advice!

No toad, so working on plan 'B'

Neil