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Road Log
Chinipas, Chihuahua,
to
Alamos, Sonora
This log covers the dirt road from
Chinipas to Alamos, the climb out of the Chinipas Canyon is especially steep
with tight curves. There are few services along the road in case of problem. The
ford across the Rio Chinipas is not passable during high water.
A foot suspension bridge above town is
wide enough for walking dual-sport motorcycles across but nothing larger,
including ATVs. We made the run to Alamos in 4.5 hours on ATVs including a
30 minute lunch stop. Add another 1.5-2 hours for trucks and SUVs, more time if
you are running in a group or moving leisurely. This is a beautiful, but
challenging, run. However, the arrival in Alamos made everything worthwhile when
we sat down at a sidewalk cafe to eat shrimp and guzzle cold brews while
watching the señoritas stroll the plaza!
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MILE |
DESCRIPTION |
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0.0 |
Chinipas Plaza, from here find a
street that heads downstream and look for the most forded part of the
river a short distance below town. Cross the river and follow the road
most traveled. Elevation here checked at 470 meters (1542 ft) above sea
level. |
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13.0 |
Top out at 1755 meters or 5770 feet,
we passed a boa constrictor on the steep climb. It took us 1.5 hours to
get here from Chinipas and that was on two ATVs! |
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17.4 |
Intersection, go left and downhill |
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18.3 |
Pass La Obrero School on the right |
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18.7 |
Minor intersection, continue Right |
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20.7 |
Minor Intersection, continue Left |
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22.7 |
Pueblo Chinacas, a small clinic here
is open 9:00--1:00 and 3:00--7:00 PM for routine problems, if you are
busted up, stop in anytime, beat on the door and hope the Doc is around. |
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22.8 |
Major intersection, continue Left
start long, steep descent. |
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32.9 |
Finally, bottom of descent at 555
meters (1820 ft). Cross a small arroyo and stop at this delightful place
to wash off the trail dust and enjoy the lunch you were smart enough to
bring with you. |
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33.9 |
El Taymuco Pueblo |
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34.9 |
Pass along a quarry of white rock, at
a glance, it looked like gypsum |
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37.5 |
Small Ranchito of Agua Salada |
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43.1 |
Civilization at Los Comotes is marked
by a tall blue water tower, electric lines, and lights. |
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45.2 |
Yoricarichic |
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49.6 |
Los Tanques, turn Right and then Left.
Los Tanques features a small general store and cold beer! A sign says it
is 26 km (16.5 miles) farther to Alamos. |
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55.9 |
El Tablero pueblo |
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59.7 |
La Higuero pueblo |
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66.1 |
Alamos--You've earned a break! |
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