Reforma to Cerocahui

This log covers the dirt road from Reforma to Cerocahui, both in the state of Chihuahua. Much of this area had no vehicle access until 1995 and became a refuge for desperados hiding from the law. (By the way, the word "desperado" literally means someone who cannot stop and has to keep moving). There are few services along the road and the first place that usually has gasoline is in Cienaguita. We did the drive in about 5 hours on a Polaris 500 ATV. Trucks and SUVs should plan 2-3 additional hours. This road log was done under difficult conditions and needs refining with additional details. Contributions and corrections are solicited.

MILE	DESCRIPTION
0.0	"T" intersection in Reforma. At this intersection you should go uphill away from Reforma and pass several mine entrances.
9.5	Pueblo of Guayenachi, school on right
13.5(?)	Keep left, right goes to Baguerachi, where there is a small store and administrative offices for the area. Mileage is not exact on this turn.
15.0	Las Moras, continue straight following the arroyo, do not turn right. Go past school on right but do not turn right on the road that goes uphill there.
15.1	Turn Right out of arroyo past one house on your left as you climb up out of the arroyo. This will be the second right you pass after you begin following the arroyo.
19.2	Metate. This small pueblo has a boarding school and a health clinic that in no longer staffed on a regular basis. About 10 years ago, a gang burned the school, violated nurses at the clinic and burned houses. The town appears to be making a recovery.
32.7	Large open field with Ranchito of Basagota on left
38.2	Keep left, the right turn goes to San Pablo
41.0	Cienaguita, this large Pueblo has a full-time health clinic, several stores, a school, and at least two places to buy gasoline. The more secure place for gasoline will be on the left a half-mile or so after passing the school. Across the road, on the right, is a Diconsa store, ask there for the gasoline
43.1	Main intersection, go left towards La Mesa de Arturo. To the right goes to Piedras Verdes then onto Tubares and the new gold mine at Sauzal.
54.3	Intersection at La Mesa de Arturo, turn left to go to the Oso and Cerocahui. Right goes to Urique in the bottom of the Urique Canyon.
61.5	Crucero intersection in Cerocahui, turn left to go to Hotel Paraiso del Oso
62.9	Hotel Paraiso del Oso, come in for great hospitality, clean rooms, a hot shower, cold beer and potent Margaritas!

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