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mtgoat666
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Dont apply facts and logic to a good story, just enjoy the story!
Woke!
“...ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” “My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America
will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
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PaulW
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I don’t ride a motor bike but from what I see on TV extreme sports I wonder if these guys were so good that one of the hike/walking trails across
the mountains would be doable on a motorcycle?
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Perrro Viejo
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Paul, likely burro pack trails along with dry washes.
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John Harper
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Quote: Originally posted by PaulW  | | I don’t ride a motor bike but from what I see on TV extreme sports I wonder if these guys were so good that one of the hike/walking trails across
the mountains would be doable on a motorcycle? |
Maybe someone on a trials bike? Hop from rock to rock.
John
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Perrro Viejo
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John, my father in law and his brother did it on 650 BSAs 73 years ago!
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100X
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The locals here in Baja are very ingenious. If there is a reason to get somewhere, they will build a road, yesterday it was likely a trail. I do not
imagine a Baja local in the 1940's saying something is too hard for them to accomplish. I would have to imagine burro or walking trails existed and
the locals had knowledge of them.
A couple good riders on BSA 650's would be able to ride those trails I am sure. Gas I would think was also used at ranchos etc. in those days and
would be available. Even today, if you ask, you will receive knowledge and assistance no matter where you are on the peninsula. I do not doubt this
story in the least.
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4x4abc
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found a well defined trail up to Mesa Pareja from Rancho El Parral
2010 is the best Google Earth image for that
Attachment: Pareja trail.kmz (3kB)
This file has been downloaded 125 times
[Edited on 12-13-2021 by 4x4abc]
Harald Pietschmann
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Perrro Viejo
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Wow, a great map! My wife is so pleased that you folks are so curious about the ride, she wishes her dad was still alive, he would love to tell you
about the trip.
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John Harper
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| Quote: Originally posted by Perrro Viejo | | Wow, a great map! My wife is so pleased that you folks are so curious about the ride, she wishes her dad was still alive, he would love to tell you
about the trip. |
Well, thank you for giving us something interesting to investigate!! Some of us actually love learning, exploring, and expanding our knowledge base.
John
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Perrro Viejo
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John, Baja is one of those great corners of the world. I reckon most Baja Nomads are as you describe.
A lot different than the people that fly into San Jose Del Cabo to play golf.
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4x4abc
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according to Google that last section of the road on Mesa El Pareja was pushed in 2016 0r 2017
but it also means the terrain is fairly easy
Harald Pietschmann
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David K
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I see a long trail line on the left and a very short one on the right, two colors but I can't tell you what colors they are of if there is a third
color.
Green, magenta >??
Please have mercy on the color-blind, and use white, black, yellow, blue, or other 'bright' colors. Off-shades of red and green just blend together or
blend into the background earth colors to us making it hard to see or tell apart.
Thank you!
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4x4abc
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30% of the population is color blind - they will have a hard time detecting your lines
use white, yellow, green
Harald Pietschmann
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