AustA
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El Rosario to Punta San Antonio
Can anyone tell me the road conditions from El Rosario to Punta San Antonio? From the almanac it looks like there is a good grated road but from what
I have read in the past that this road is not in good condition. I got this information from the Baja Surf guide book which is a few decades old
though. Thanks in advance 
Will post road conditions when I return!!
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David K
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Until you get newer report have a look at http://vivabaja.com/1205
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AustA
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Once again David thanks for the great information!
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by AustA
Once again David thanks for the great information! |
It is my pleasure... One of my hobbies is to log road mileages and details on my trips. I started doing that before I could drive!
To see my photos and comments to go with them, of various parts of Baja, go to my linkable list of places in Baja at http://vivabaja.com/tours
Here on Nomad, I have compiled my road notes, too, back in 2008: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=31524
Also the Km. marker thread (provides the Km. markers for many places and turnoffs): http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=50544
Baja Nomad is a treasure chest... you just got to dig! The search engine at the top left of the page is a great help, too!
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satmike
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Haven,t been up that way yet this year, but with the new harbor the road is usually pretty good. All the fishermen that work out of there go to
Rosario every night.
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bigzaggin
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What new harbor? Is there a harbor at San Antonio?
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Chupacabra
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| Quote: | Originally posted by AustA
Can anyone tell me the road conditions from El Rosario to Punta San Antonio?
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I was there in September '13. There is a large fish camp and small military garrison there and they recently built a small jetty. The graded road
from near El Rosario that branches off from the Punta Baja road is kept in very good condition. I was there after a rain and they immediately
regraded the bad parts.
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WTF
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AustA
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This road is one of the worst "grated" roads I have driven in Baja. There are sections that are completely washed out and alternate routs have been
created. Drive this road slow because it is used often by locals who take the road very fast. Overall not a road I suggest for any Baja beginner.
P.S. At Punta Baja a new jetty was created. Looks like it killed the inside race track wave that used to break there. Lets see how long that
breakwater will last 
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| Quote: | Originally posted by satmike
Haven,t been up that way yet this year, but with the new harbor the road is usually pretty good. All the fishermen that work out of there go to
Rosario every night. |
| Quote: | Originally posted by AustA
This road is one of the worst "grated" roads I have driven in Baja. There are sections that are completely washed out and alternate routs have been
created. Drive this road slow because it is used often by locals who take the road very fast. Overall not a road I suggest for any Baja beginner.
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EXACTLY what i love about baja! complete contradictions.....
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David K
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How do locals drive it so fast if it is one of the worst "grated" (graded?) roads.
Washboard (corrugated) surface is often smoother to drive fast... provided you have the suspension and quality vehicle for it. Locals will drop the
tire air pressure to ride smoother over them.
I hope any road report (good or bad) doesn't keep a Baja Nomad from reaching his destination. Bad roads bring good people, afterall!
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