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[*] posted on 12-12-2019 at 10:37 AM
Stuck Sucks video


I didn't see the toilet alongside the road - is it still there?

you drive fast.

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[*] posted on 12-12-2019 at 11:06 AM


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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[*] posted on 12-12-2019 at 11:14 AM


Quote: Originally posted by StuckSucks  
And here's my track from the video, Google Maps.

My apologies for the poor quality:





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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[*] posted on 12-12-2019 at 11:26 AM


Quote: Originally posted by John M  
I didn't see the toilet alongside the road - is it still there?
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Yes, it was there in mid-November.
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[*] posted on 12-12-2019 at 11:55 AM


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.


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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[*] posted on 12-12-2019 at 01:01 PM
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

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[*] posted on 12-12-2019 at 01:37 PM


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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[*] posted on 12-12-2019 at 01:52 PM


you could also drive the (dry) east route
race does it on occasion




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