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Bajahoops
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Frog Canyon ( Calamajue wash )
Does anyone know if this is closed to off road traffic ? I know there where problems last year using this for the Baja 1000 and I been told it is
closed to off road vehicles . Can anyone add to this ? Thanks !!!
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David K
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Closed to racing events. It has been an open road since 1957 and was the gulf side 'highway' until 1983 when the road from Laguna Chapala was graded
and replaced it. No reports it is impassable have been posted here.
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PaulW
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The environmental permit for racing organizations was denied as of the last Baja 1000. You do not need the permit for private travel.
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Bajahoops
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Thanks guys that is kind of what I thought but was not sure .
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David K
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Calamajué Wash in 2012
Southbound, between Coco's Corner and Arroyo Calamajué (arroyo is located where the hills are in the distance, about 5 miles south)...
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At the edge of the arroyo, by the gold ore mill ruins, just before the road drops down into the arroyo...
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The remains of the short-lived Jesuit mission church (October 16, 1766-May 1767) located on the opposite side of the arroyo from the mill ruins. See
the road dropping down to the arroyo across...
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Gold mill ruins as seen from the mission site...
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Mineral shelf just inside the canyon entrance, south from the mill and mission...
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The road drives right in the streambed for a few miles.
Deepest water in July 2012...
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Lot's of mineral coloring in the cliffs...
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Lone palm tree just out of water portion of the road...
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Once out of the canyon and heading to Hwy. 1 at El Crucero, we find these "dancing" boojum trees...
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On a map:
[Edited on 3-11-2019 by David K]
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bajatrailrider
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Thank you for the great pictures,maps David. I have not been there,for years. Hope to ride bikes there this year.
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David K
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El gusto es mio!
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Thanks for bringing the wash to life with those photos David. I'm curious of the correct pronunciation of "Calamajue." I mostly hear it as
CALA-MA-HEY, but Coco pronounces it CALA-MA-FUEY.
What's your thought?
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David K
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Quote: Originally posted by Enrique2012  | Thanks for bringing the wash to life with those photos David. I'm curious of the correct pronunciation of "Calamajue." I mostly hear it as
CALA-MA-HEY, but Coco pronounces it CALA-MA-FUEY.
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cala-ma-WAY, as there is an accent on the e.
Thanks for your interest!
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redhilltown
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My friend got stuck in one of those ponds/mud...and of course it was 100' and 100% humidity. At the time it sucked, now it is a great memory!
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October maybe? I would love to ride the window rock trail while I am there.
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bajatrailrider
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Lets make a plan Ed Im
in. I think It could be too hot to ride in Oct.
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David K
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Calamajué Wash in 2016
To update a little from the 2012 photos, here are September 2016 photos:
From just north of Calamajué, to the viewpoint, the gold mill ruins, the mission site, the creek run, and the road on to El Crucero, passing the
dancing boojum trees...
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basautter
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Ok for dirt bikes? That is part of my plan for the second week of April.
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David K
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Why not... unless getting wet is a problem! You can pop out to Km. 251 or Km. 261. The canyon is also the route of El Camino Real... the Mission Raod
from Loreto to San Diego to Monterey!
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basautter
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Thanks DK, you are always accurate and helpful!
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David K
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Well, thank you... But, I do yield to those who have been there more recently than I. I hope that when I respond with sometimes dated info it will
inspire others to jump in and "correct" me... Some do like to do that and I welcome it!!!
When you get back from your April trip, please consider sharing your photos and any road notes with us!   
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6WHEELN
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Video from 3 weeks ago:
https://youtu.be/o0LsJo3Yo9M
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Tomas Tierra
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When traveling the Calamajue road from Cocos, please stop at K13, "Kayla's Korner", and pay respect to a fallen Angel.
I will be there in a few weeks to light a candle and pick her some flowers. We miss her terribly
DEP Kayla!!
TT
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All those photos are just wonderful. Brings Baja to LIFE.
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