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John M
 
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Stuck Sucks video 
 
 
I didn't see the toilet alongside the road - is it still there? 
 
you drive fast. 
 
JM
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David K
 
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There are parallel tracks down the laguna... I also did not see it southbound one trip, but driving back north a day or two later, there it was! 
 
 
 
 
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That would be a fast route for sure if the Laguna was dry.  If it has not rained in Mexicali for 3 weeks when I get to the Hotsprings, I am going to
go for it. 
 
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Yes, it was there in mid-November.
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StuckSucks
 
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 Quote: Originally posted by John M    |  If the salada appears wetter as you go south on it, then I'd opt to turn back and take the western or dry road. 
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What John M said: seriously respect a damp lakebed. With water, the lakebed can be the consistency of toothpaste.  
 
I've been out there during races when it's wet, and hugging the west shore makes it do-able (albeit slow going).
 
 
 
 
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John M
 
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At the risk of too much info 
 
 
  
At the top of the Google Earth image is Mex 2 - between Tecate and Mexicali. 
 
There are big signs at each road along Hwy 2 
 
John M 
 
 
 
[Edited on 12-12-2019 by John M]
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David K
 
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That is a great post John... very visual. I have driven both routes to Guadalupe Canyon, but the graded road only one time and it was a breeze in my
Tacoma. However, the dry lake route is just more exotic to drive... and a bit smoother!
 
 
 
 
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you could also drive the (dry) east route 
race does it on occasion
 
 
 
 
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