La Bajada, NM 1-3 July

[reapereviltwin]

Robert and I are doing a run at La Bajada, NM over the 4th of July weekend.


Since I read this:

Here is the last paragraph from Jack's article: "Taking a historic route is always interesting. Sometimes the wind of La Bajada sounds like the ghosts of all the people who have traveled the descent. It's just a four-wheelers bonus that, the old trail, with all it's obstacles, can still provide a great gateway into the past."

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=101530&postcount=1

... I have been wanting to take the Dr. Jack on this trail, Robert is itching to do something with the Beast and La Bajada is a long weekend ideal spot.

Planning to Attend

reapereviltwin
easymc
Brian1
gamecocks
jad4211
Rick
Char

 

[Brian1]

Here is a recent trip report with pictures of this trail: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=312221

It is nothing too hard and takes about an hour to do with a small group. There are a few other trails in the area including a large, deep "blow hole" in the Earth and a few other interesting Forest Roads in the area. I would recommend minimum 31s and good off road tires.

For Lodging, Albuquerque is about 45 minutes South and Bernalillo is about 25 minutes away to the South as well. Santa Fe is about 25 minutes to the North. There is also a State Park, Cochiti Lake, that has a campground near the trailheads. (small lake for sailing, canoeing, etc.)

 

[reapereviltwin]

Here is a recent trip report with pictures of this trail: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=312221

It is nothing too hard and takes about an hour to do with a small group. There are a few other trails in the area including a large, deep "blow hole" in the Earth and a few other interesting Forest Roads in the area. I would recommend minimum 31s and good off road tires.

For Lodging, Albuquerque is about 45 minutes South and Bernalillo is about 25 minutes away to the South as well. Santa Fe is about 25 minutes to the North. There is also a State Park, Cochiti Lake, that has a campground near the trailheads. (small lake for sailing, canoeing, etc.)

Thanks for the info, Brian!!!!

We made reservations at Cochiti Lake.

 

[easymc]

Looks like will be fun for a first run.

 

[reapereviltwin]

Looks like will be fun for a first run.

Dang straight Bro, now if we can get the other bro to go!!!

 

[gamecocks]

put me in as a MAYBE yet again! lol

 

[reapereviltwin]

put me in as a MAYBE yet again! lol

Hell Ya!!!!!

 

[easymc]

Hell Ya!!!!!

x2 the more the better

 

[gamecocks]

is this still happening?
If so, Im still a maybe

reaper, just so you know im in the same boat as i was for the john rock run. Get put on these random 24hr duties.... Ill have an answer soon though

 

[reapereviltwin]

is this still happening?
If so, Im still a maybe

reaper, just so you know im in the same boat as i was for the john rock run. Get put on these random 24hr duties.... Ill have an answer soon though

Yepper, it is still a go!!!!! Understand the duties that the military can come up with. Hope you can make it!

 

[Brian1]

The Santa Fe National Forest will be going into Stage III Fire Restrictions this Friday. That means all of the surrounding areas of La Bajada that I thought I would show you guys around are now going to be off limits. That just leaves La Bajada trail (since it is State Lands I believe). That will only take up a half day so Im not sure what else to do while you guys are here. Alot of wheeling land is getting shut down due to fire restrictions.

 

[easymc]

Thats sucks - but understandable, just do what we can and enjoy ourselfs anyway

 

[reapereviltwin]

The Santa Fe National Forest will be going into Stage III Fire Restrictions this Friday. That means all of the surrounding areas of La Bajada that I thought I would show you guys around are now going to be off limits. That just leaves La Bajada trail (since it is State Lands I believe). That will only take up a half day so Im not sure what else to do while you guys are here. Alot of wheeling land is getting shut down due to fire restrictions.

Understand, that is how it goes sometimes.

Thats sucks - but understandable, just do what we can and enjoy ourselfs anyway

X2 !!!!!!

 

[Rick]

From what I understand the trail will be run on July 3 is that correct? If so what's going on the first and second? Char and I are interested in attending. If we go we'll be staying at the KOA in Bernalillo that is as long as we can get reservation still.

 

[reapereviltwin]

From what I understand the trail will be run on July 3 is that correct? If so what's going on the first and second? Char and I are interested in attending. If we go we'll be staying at the KOA in Bernalillo that is as long as we can get reservation still.

Yes, July 3rd is the run date, nothing for the other two days planned 'cept travel there and back for myself and Robert, but Robert is gonna be there a day ealier than myself, the 2nd and 4th are drive there and back days.
Hope to see ya'll there!!!!!

 

[Rick]

Reservations made. We have reservations at the Bernalillo KOA from July 2-4.

See ya there!!!

 

[Brian1]

Glad you can make it Rick and Char!

I will try and figure out other what other stuff/trails we can do in the area...

 

[reapereviltwin]

Reservations made. We have reservations at the Bernalillo KOA from July 2-4.

See ya there!!!

Glad you can make it Rick and Char!

I will try and figure out other what other stuff/trails we can do in the area...

YEEHAW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Rick]

Brian, if you know somewhere around there where we can all have dinner that would be great

 

[Brian1]

Brian, if you know somewhere around there where we can all have dinner that would be great

There is a Burger King, Sonic and McD's in Bernalillo!

There is next to nothing around Cochiti for dinner that I am aware of. The options are going to be Santa Fe which is North of where everyone is staying or Bernalillo. For food in Bernalillo see here: http://www.urbanspoon.com/n/60/6001/Albuquerque/Bernalillo-restaurants

I have never eaten in Bernalillo but I can offer suggestions off that list for our group. The Range Cafe is good. The Santa Ana Casino should also be good, we could go to their buffet or grill. The buffet might be better that way we can take our time and everyone can eat what they want. http://www.santaanastar.com/restaurants-lounges

There is also Albuquerque and Rio Rancho but that is out of the way for everyone. A group dinner in Bernalillo will be our best bet.