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astrobaja
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Bajaboy: if your plan is to scout from the Mikes Sky ranch area you might consider the old road which leads up the NW slope near punta San Pedro.It
used to be a road a long time ago but now its strictly on foot/horse back.
There are lots of cow trails like those leading up to Cienega de Soto but they are pretty overgrown and I'd be worried about snakes that time of year.
We have antivenin on hand here for an emergency but best to avoid the risk.
You can see the old observatory trail on googleearth. Its on the road between Mikes and us about 4 km from our place.
You guys are welcome to camp at our place too just let us know!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by astrobaja
Bajaboy: if your plan is to scout from the Mikes Sky ranch area you might consider the old road which leads up the NW slope near punta San Pedro.It
used to be a road a long time ago but now its strictly on foot/horse back.
There are lots of cow trails like those leading up to Cienega de Soto but they are pretty overgrown and I'd be worried about snakes that time of year.
We have antivenin on hand here for an emergency but best to avoid the risk.
You can see the old observatory trail on googleearth. Its on the road between Mikes and us about 4 km from our place.
You guys are welcome to camp at our place too just let us know!
cheers
Mike |
Hi Mike,
thanks for the info...I should have clarified that we would stay at your place.
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astrobaja
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ok great! Then we can check out the maps and google earth together!!
look forward to seeing you guys!
Mike and Pamela
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This is pretty cool - video re snake gaiters with rattler:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lD27VeUewTA
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astrobaja
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cool video! Yup I'm sure they work very well but wow they would be hot hiking in 90 degree weather! In truth we see rattlers (the dark viridis ones)
only a few times a summer. They are much more frequent at lower elevations.
I chatted to Gonzalo the park director about antivenins and they have them on hand now in case of an emergency.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by astrobaja
cool video! Yup I'm sure they work very well but wow they would be hot hiking in 90 degree weather! |
I can speak to that, they're hot and I don't think running in them would work, too bulky. If your just hiking they are fine and I recommend them. The
thing I like about them is your lower leg is completely protected from thorns so when hiking you can push thru the low growing stuff and not get a
scratch.
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I have a pair of Cabelas snake boots. There Awesome not to heavy and work good hiking or climbing I think they were $150.00.
There are a lot of unmarked trails in and around the park. A lot of stuff that dirt bikers used to ride until the park banned bikes.
Take a gps and go explore. Or even better hookup with the ranchers at El Coyote
[Edited on 4-23-2012 by Sprocket]
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thanks again for the great ideas. This is back on my plate...maybe for late May.
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