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WestyWanderer
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San Juanico North Rd Directions
Hey guys,
Looking for help with regards to San Juanico north road directions (both salt flats and high road). I don't know if anyone has turn by turn or
odometer directions (that they're willing to share  ) or even better a GPS track
that I could download. I have been down to Scorpion via the east and south roads but would like to try the north road and my map (AAA) doesn't instill
much confidence in me so I'm turning to the experts!
Thanks so much for any and all help.
Sincerely,
The newbie
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woody with a view
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if you have any hair at all you'll just hit the road, like thousands before you and find your way. like thousands before you!
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merlin
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That was helpful… good job Nomads!
Westy, you are in luck because going south is relatively easy - all the roads lead to the same place. My best advice is to look for someone else that
knows the way and follow them the first time. If you are staying in GN or SI the night before chances are good that you'll run into someone going your
way.
Otherwise, send me a pm and I'll give you some directions - it's a bit long so might be better in a private message.
Best of luck and stop by to say hello when you get here.
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Ateo
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Let's go now Westy! Leaving San Ignacio in 30 minutes!
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Westy, before you leave san nacho, ask about current road conditions to SJ. Rodrigo, RMZ racing, at the auto mechanic shop at the south tope or any
dirt biker. We went from Mulege to SJ 2 weeks ago and it has changed dramatically. Also, be aware that there is an off road race in San Nacho, Ignacio
on Aug 1st using roads south of town and cars will be pre running the week before. You should have no trouble in your combi, but it may take more time
than expected.
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The high road by way of El Cuarenta is a little confusing north of the rancho. The main road was washed out and you use a road that goes east and west
until meeting the road to El Datil. We did it in April. I would suggest using the low road or what some call the salt flats road thru El Datil. The
2014 SCORE Baja 1000 course file has a GPX, USR and KML file. If you U2U me with your email addy I'll send it to you or it may still be up on the
SCORE web site.
http://score-international.com/
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WestyWanderer
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I wish! Have fun down there! Are you staying down in Scorpion Bay? Give us a surf report if you are!
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WestyWanderer
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Woody is this you? The Woody that lives at 4th point that used to work in Laguna Beach?
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merlin
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We had some rain in the area the past couple of days. I heard the north and south roads are not passable. It's dry today so it should be open by
tomorrow.
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WestyWanderer
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Thanks for all the help so far, we are not looking to go down until the end of September so I will post again about conditions just before that, I am
just hoping to get a better idea of the route now because I'm dreaming/salivating/impatiently waiting to head down!
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woody with a view
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CHA'LE.
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WestyWanderer
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Cha'le?? Is that a yes? |
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Ateo
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North Road was impassable via salt flat route just south of Datil. Arroyo too large to cross. We waited a few hours and made it across later,
washing the salt and mud from the undercarriage that we accumulated during a bad decision earlier in the day. Throw in a broken down truck in middle
of the only lane and it was quite a day! Always an experience............Time to go get wet. Surf is tiny! Heard the South Road was impassable for
a period as well.
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way to get out and do it!
Westy, no!
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WestyWanderer
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Quote: Originally posted by Ateo  | | North Road was impassable via salt flat route just south of Datil. Arroyo too large to cross. We waited a few hours and made it across later,
washing the salt and mud from the undercarriage that we accumulated during a bad decision earlier in the day. Throw in a broken down truck in middle
of the only lane and it was quite a day! Always an experience............Time to go get wet. Surf is tiny! Heard the South Road was impassable for
a period as well. |
Not sure how long you're down for but there should be some waves headed into Scorps middle of next week!
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There will likely NOT be waves of any significance "headed into Scorps" next week. That swell is too far south and with all the sand gone it's barely
breaking when there are waves. It's worth checking with someone you know who has been down in the last two months to understand what to expect.
As for the road, both North and South have had water in the arroyos. Some days impassable, some days passable. A guy crossing south had his truck
washed down the arroyo a few days back - he was able to swim to safety. Check with the locals before leaving San Ignacio or Insurgentes. People are
getting in and out, just not necessarily when they had planned to.
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Westy, the "Woody" you're talking about is my husb. We don't have travel plans for the near future and we should be around if you'd like to stop by.
If you know that much about him, he'll probably be happy to see you 
Skibum's comments are refreshingly honest about both the lack of waves (no sand) and frequently changing travel conditions. Heavy tropical moisture is
in the air and lots of thunderstorms in the mountains and over the mesas in the past several days. Thunderstorms can develop rapidly throughout the
day and won't usually drift out to the coast so it's dry out here but it can be pouring a few miles inland causing the arroyos you have to drive
through to fill up or flow. This is true for both the North and South roads in to town. Conditions can change daily and it looks like it's going to be
an active weather season.The best you can do is choose the safest travel plans based on your vehicle's capabilities and allow a few extra days for
unexpected events if you will have to get back to work.
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WestyWanderer
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| Quote: Originally posted by oladulce |
Westy, the "Woody" you're talking about is my husb. We don't have travel plans for the near future and we should be around if you'd like to stop by.
If you know that much about him, he'll probably be happy to see you
Skibum's comments are refreshingly honest about both the lack of waves (no sand) and frequently changing travel conditions. Heavy tropical moisture is
in the air and lots of thunderstorms in the mountains and over the mesas in the past several days. Thunderstorms can develop rapidly throughout the
day and won't usually drift out to the coast so it's dry out here but it can be pouring a few miles inland causing the arroyos you have to drive
through to fill up or flow. This is true for both the North and South roads in to town. Conditions can change daily and it looks like it's going to be
an active weather season. The best you can do is choose the safest travel plans based on your vehicle's capabilities and allow a few extra days for
unexpected events if you will have to get back to work. |
I'm sure his is level of excitement towards my arrival would depend on how big the crowd is and how good the waves are! I hope this message finds you
well, thank you for the heads up with regards to the travel conditions.
Really, I'm fairly comfortable heading down the north road and would, of course, check with locals on road conditions. I'm just doing a little
homework and utilizing the modern day word of mouth to possibly make my travels a little easier. I won't be heading out until late September and
truthfully, am not totally sure we are going to be going to San Juanico, we have 10 days to travel and will go where ever the surf takes us. I'm just
getting antsy and am looking forward to heading down and am hoping it can be to Scorpion Bay.
I hope you guys have fared well over the last year and a half with regards to storms and have scored some good, uncrowded days. Please tell Woody I
say hi, this is Brent Smith, Bryan Sargeant's friend from San Clemente. I will try and recontact again if I do head your way in hopes that we can
meet up for pizza or something. Take care
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Bump for Marisad
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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