dusty41
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Mikes sky ranch to Rancho Meling road conditions
Looking for current road info on dirt road from Mikes Sky Ranch to Rancho Meling, If you been there and what type of vehicle are you using.
Any wash outs that are not passable, deep sand, etc.
Thanks Jim
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David K
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I was on part of it last year in October and Trail of Missions tour drove it last June in modified 4x4s with difficulty.
I would say the road currently is good for motorcycles only and fair for lifted/ modified 4x4s. It is badly eroded and receives no maintenance as it
used to.
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mjs
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Dirt bikes a few days ago, no big deal.
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MexicoTed
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What about a 4x4 landcruiser? I'm assuming we could make it. How long?
We were thinking of staying at Rancho Meling for a night as I believe Mike's is full the night we will be there?
If we can't do that road,any ideas of nearby lodging options (inside)?
[Edited on 1-3-2019 by MexicoTed]
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David K
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El Coyote has motel cabins, a camping area, and great food!
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Coyotes and melings best to make reservations in advance. The route on dirt bikes a ball now with dirt wet. We have been riding 11 days now green
grass and wet dirt everyday. As far as 4x4 on route like David said one with mods. I would not take my 4x4 diesel Nissan as would for sure get body
damage. I would try with my beater bronco.
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MexicoTed
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Thanks for all the great information. We are racing on the Baja XL and as I mentioned Mike's is already sold out (we were a late entry).
I've contacted Rancho El Coyote and waiting for a response. Any other lodging in the area?
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ehall
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On the road up to Mike's from hwy 3 there is a sign for a place on the left. Maybe someone here remembers the name.
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John Harper
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Rancho Palizada? Caj13 stayed there last year.
John
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That's it. Rancho La Palizada. I think Tioloco checked it out also.
[Edited on 1-4-2019 by ehall]
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MexicoTed
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Thanks for the recommendations. We are trying to get a hold of all the places mentioned.
In case you are not familar with the race or might be along the route, here is the website with the route map.
http://www.bamakoadventures.com/en
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The site below the map it says official/shortest distance for each stage. Does that mean you can take a different route or a shortcut?
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From what I understand, there are different classes of vehicles. Basically all out offroad vehicles, a touring class which is usually 4wd (that's us)
or high clearance and then a "any car" class which could be a regular car.
I think we are expected to go the official route which is the shortest route to qualify but the cars that can't make that can go around or whatever
way they need to go.
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