Oh man, I can't wait to get back down there. I've been staring at Mexico maps for the last couple of days.... Keep posting up!
Those are some really nice pictures
With the trust of little children we followed JT, the Piped Piper of Adventure Riding, into the depths of the arroyo.
You already know what happens, don't you?
I so missed out on this ride. That arroyo looks fantastic!
That pic could have been the result of too many frijoles for breakfastI wanted to ride from Linares to Mainero and then west over the mountains to Camerones. JT wanted to find a track/trail/road that would allow us to go from Milton's Secret Route to La Florida. So we decided to do both...if possible.
Riding east on Hwy 58 to Linares never disappoints. Wonderfully twisty and oh so scenic.
Once out of the mountains, we headed south to Mainero on some fun dirt roads.
Sometimes you see some funny things in Mexico. Like a no-passing sign on a one car wide dirt road. Is passing such a big issue that this stretch of dirt really needed a no passing sign? Really?
Those are the mountains we will be crossing later today. Yes!!!
"So then Ken say, 'You've got to lean right, turn the handlebars to the left, feather the brake with one finger, kick your leg out, and go for it.'" And, sure enough, an hour later as I was attempting to cross the washed out creek without crashing, turns out he was right.
As we took a short break at Abarrotes Don Beto, this older gentleman asked me if I would buy him a Coke. So I did.
Left or right?
JT says right. And don't fail to notice that this road is two way traffic.
A short time later we reached the edge of the mountains. Time to start climbing.
You definitely should stop and hike down to the bottom under the natural bridge. Ive done it 4 times and in exchange for your strenuous physical efforts, you're rewarded with a great scenic view, calm river sounds below and some good cardio to make up for sitting in the saddle. It gets the blood pumping good. Now its all cement steps with metal rails but not even 8 yrs ago, it was a regular hiking trail with some spots with a few ropes for rails. Fang told us that there might be a hiking trail on the north side of bridge that you can follow down to a cave ?? Take JT with you down there but make sure he doesn't walk under any spiraling stair cases, ochh!
I've taken some creative liberties with this part of my ride report to dramatize it a bit. But, truly, the arroyo was a lot of fun. I wouldn't ride it on a big adventure bike, but anything 350 lbs or less with a rider of average skills should be fine.
As long as it hasn't rained a lot lately...
I think you take great pictures and have an entertaining ability to tell a story.
Or a charcoal kiln?
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cool, we were wondering what this was for and your answer seems the most appropriate. someone said that maybe for thunderstorm refuge but it was too far away from any village. maybe someone lived there nearby long time before but we didn't see anything from the trail and thou we didn't explore much off trail. my mother in law is from mexico near the border area with texas but she had no idea. Ive seen charcoal making on her ranch but its quite different where the mesquite is placed slightly underground.
Reminds me of the Florence Coke Ovens in the Gila Desert East of Phoenix, Az.
Your pics are the first I've seen of a coke oven. Had to read up on that and now its on the list.... I dont know if this structure could withstand the intense heat given the unsupported masonry. Can't believe I missed it...time to get back and take a more leisurely ride to look.
Rich, that mountain view pic with what looks like a cave was taken about where on the route, since doug and i might be heading back there, i would like to ck it out, i missed it last time?