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Route from Cohabuzo to Highway 3

kosoh - 6-9-2016 at 03:26 PM

Hi;

Started planning for upcoming trip later in year. Can anyone provide details or waypoints on the race route or other route from Cohabuzo Cnr, via Tres Pozos to connect to Highway 3 before going into Valle Chico?
Any help/route maps appreciated.

Thanks

David K - 6-9-2016 at 03:39 PM

From Cohabuzo you can:
Go up the mountain via Mano Canyon, just south.
Go up the mountain via the summit (race route), 25 miles south.
Go east to Hwy. 5 by the sand dunes, passing just north of Tres Pozos (Ejido Saldaņa).
Go east and south via race route to Borrego Wash.
Go south and east via the WWII Pole Line Road then to Arroyo Grande.

Once at Arroyo Grande, you can turn left and go out to Hwy. 5 at La Ventana; go across the wide arroyo and follow race road (and Pole Line Road) to get to Hwy. 5 near El Chinero or out to Hwy. 3 at Borrego Wash; go right, up Arroyo Grande as 4x4abc and Fernwah did in 2015.

The route (shown on maps) via Rancho Arroyo Grande to Hwy. 3 at San Matias Pass may have a locked gate near that ranch.

Perhaps you would like to see all of these options highlighted on a map?

What are you thinking...? I presume you want a 4WD off road adventure route and not some short cut? The fastest road out is Cohabuzo east to Hwy. 5 at the Sand Dunes, or north to Hwy. 2 and go around.



[Edited on 6-9-2016 by David K]

kosoh - 6-9-2016 at 03:50 PM

Thanks David;
I think we have the Sand Dune route sorted but E of Cohabuzo but any map or coordinates would help.
The route that goes East and South via Borrego wash ( race route) is what we are thinking of as an alternative.

Not needed as a short cut but more adventure to hook up with the Valle Chico route you supplied earlier.

Eventual target destination would be Bahia Los Angeles
Thanks

StuckSucks - 6-9-2016 at 03:53 PM

If *I* was going from Cohabuzo to Valle Chico, I'd head out to Laguna Salada, then south along race course to Borrego, cross Highway 3, south on Laguna Diablo, then a little more south, and BAM! There you are in Chico! Of course, you'll want to avoid both lakebeds if they're even a little bit wet.

David K - 6-9-2016 at 03:57 PM

Quote: Originally posted by kosoh  
Thanks David;
I think we have the Sand Dune route sorted but E of Cohabuzo but any map or coordinates would help.
The route that goes East and South via Borrego wash ( race route) is what we are thinking of as an alternative.

Not needed as a short cut but more adventure to hook up with the Valle Chico route you supplied earlier.

Eventual target destination would be Bahia Los Angeles
Thanks


These are at Map Datum NAD27 Mexico:

Cohabuzo Jcn: 31°55.74'/ 115°36.22'
Ej. Saldana Road (S): 31°50.12'/ 115°19.47'
Hwy. 5 & Ej. Saldana Jcn: 31°51.75'/ 115°10.92'

Here is a map showing three routes out from Cohabuzo, overall distance out from Guadalupe Canyon:


StuckSucks - 6-9-2016 at 03:58 PM

... and to continue to BofLA, you could exit the bottom of Chico via Matomi Wash, then south on Highway 5. 4x4 necessary.

TMW - 6-9-2016 at 07:02 PM

It appears that the Baja 500 files are still up. You can download the GPS files, KLM files for Google Earth and a race map.

http://score-international.com/raceinfo/course-info/baja-500...

The race course from Laguna Saluda to the Borrego crossing at Hwy 3 at KM 179 is not a smooth ride. In a stock truck or SUV it will take a while. It is about 45 miles and will take about 3 hours +/-. It is also very remote. If traveling alone and you break down or get stuck you are on your own. Unless you would like to explore the area I suggest you take the exit to Hwy 5 at KM87 and drive down to Hwy 3 and goes west to the Diablo Dry Lake at KM165 or further south to the Zoo Rd alt. route to Morelia Jct. I don't remember the KM number for the Alt. Route but it's about a mile or 2 south of the PEMEX at the Crocodile sign.

TMW - 6-9-2016 at 07:12 PM

The 2015 SF250 course notes show the Alt. Zoo Road access from Hwy 5 at KM181.

kosoh - 6-10-2016 at 01:47 PM

Quote: Originally posted by StuckSucks  
If *I* was going from Cohabuzo to Valle Chico, I'd head out to Laguna Salada, then south along race course to Borrego, cross Highway 3, south on Laguna Diablo, then a little more south, and BAM! There you are in Chico! Of course, you'll want to avoid both lakebeds if they're even a little bit wet.


This is what we are thinking off - are there any GPS Waypoints or route notes/maps available going North to South?

StuckSucks - 6-10-2016 at 02:22 PM

Quote: Originally posted by kosoh  
Quote: Originally posted by StuckSucks  
If *I* was going from Cohabuzo to Valle Chico, I'd head out to Laguna Salada, then south along race course to Borrego, cross Highway 3, south on Laguna Diablo, then a little more south, and BAM! There you are in Chico! Of course, you'll want to avoid both lakebeds if they're even a little bit wet.


This is what we are thinking off - are there any GPS Waypoints or route notes/maps available going North to South?


Take a look at TMW's comments above - the SCORE web site should have race files you can follow. Also what he said: it's going to be a slow-go from Laguna Salada to Highway 3. South of Highway 3 will be fast.

StuckSucks - 6-10-2016 at 03:23 PM

Cohabuzo is represented on a yellow dot on this map of the recent Baja 500 at Race Mile 140. Mouseover or click map dots to see info. From there, follow the course east, the south.

kosoh - 6-10-2016 at 03:53 PM

Quote: Originally posted by StuckSucks  
Cohabuzo is represented on a yellow dot on this map of the recent Baja 500 at Race Mile 140. Mouseover or click map dots to see info. From there, follow the course east, the south.


Thanks - will give it a go tonite.