Thinking about cycling to the top of the asphalt of San Pedro Martin in early May with a few friends. Lots of questions, hope to get some
information. From what I have learned, total distance is about 65 miles, and the highest elevation ride-able about 9200'.
Sounds like early May might be the best for weather,...not to hot down low, and not brutal cold at 9200'. Camping area close to the top is at what
elevation? Asphalt to 9200'? How is the asphalt, what is the condition?
Any information on cycling clubs in Tijuana or Ensenada. I tried on line but came up with zero.
I have spent up to 6 weeks camping in Baja, about 37 trips camping in Baja since 1978, rode down from Vancouver to San Francisco,...also rode in
Germany, Switzerland, etc...so a 65 mile ride is doable for me.
Sounds like....fun. Any information would be great. Will share my Pacifico's with all Nomads at the top! thanks, Ron
Originally posted by Ron_Perry
Thinking about cycling to the top of the asphalt of San Pedro Martin in early May with a few friends. Lots of questions, hope to get some
information. From what I have learned, total distance is about 65 miles, and the highest elevation ride-able about 9200'.
Sounds like early May might be the best for weather,...not to hot down low, and not brutal cold at 9200'. Camping area close to the top is at what
elevation? Asphalt to 9200'? How is the asphalt, what is the condition?
Any information on cycling clubs in Tijuana or Ensenada. I tried on line but came up with zero.
I have spent up to 6 weeks camping in Baja, about 37 trips camping in Baja since 1978, rode down from Vancouver to San Francisco,...also rode in
Germany, Switzerland, etc...so a 65 mile ride is doable for me.
Sounds like....fun. Any information would be great. Will share my Pacifico's with all Nomads at the top! thanks, Ron
Great ride, some steep grades climbing from river up to park entrance, and final couple km before observatory. . No camping at observatory. Camping
area is near park entrance.
Mexican bike clubs are mostly on Facebook groups. Perhaps start with Paseos ciclistas en Tijuana y sus alrededores, and follow threads from there.
Paseos is critical mass type rides in TJ, but more polite and family friendly than in San Diego.
May is good time. May thru October are great, late summer tends to have t-storms.
Originally posted by Ron_Perry
Thinking about cycling to the top of the asphalt of San Pedro Martin in early May with a few friends. Lots of questions, hope to get some
information. From what I have learned, total distance is about 65 miles, and the highest elevation ride-able about 9200'.
Sounds like early May might be the best for weather,...not to hot down low, and not brutal cold at 9200'. Camping area close to the top is at what
elevation? Asphalt to 9200'? How is the asphalt, what is the condition?
Any information on cycling clubs in Tijuana or Ensenada. I tried on line but came up with zero.
I have spent up to 6 weeks camping in Baja, about 37 trips camping in Baja since 1978, rode down from Vancouver to San Francisco,...also rode in
Germany, Switzerland, etc...so a 65 mile ride is doable for me.
Sounds like....fun. Any information would be great. Will share my Pacifico's with all Nomads at the top! thanks, Ron
There are a lot of reports from Nomads and others you may want to read...
Your first questions, are yes, about 65 miles from Hwy. 1 to the observatories and yes it is 9,280' ASL at the end of the road. The elevation of the
Vallecitos Meadow is 7,800' per John Robinson (the closest camping area). Yes, it is paved to the very end now. Latest conditions can be found using
Nomad search. Usually after rains there are rock slides. Graham goes up there a lot and has many photos.
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