One More BASH for Gary "Cowboy" McLaughlin

Following are the directions originally sent out for the 2001 Bash.

From Freeway 41 - (Easy but longest, takes you through Fresno) 

• Go north on Fwy 41 from Fresno to Coarsegold
• At Coarsegold turn left on Road 415 (Raymond Road) for approx. 18 miles
• In Raymond, turn right at Road 613 and go approx. 1.1 miles
• Turn right on Barn Owl Road, drive to dead end (approx. 1.5 miles)

From Freeway 41 - (more turns but shorter and less trafic) 

• Go north on Fwy 41 from Fresno to Four Corners (four way stop sign)
• Turn left on hwy 145, approx. 8.5 miles
• Turn right at Road 33, approx 1.1 mile
• Turn right at Road 400 approx 7.1 miles
• Turn left at Road 603 approx 3.6 miles
• Turn right at Road 600 approx 7.5 miles
• Turn left at Road 613 approx and go 1.1 mile
• Turn right on Barn Owl Road, drive to dead end (approx 1.5 miles)

From Highway 99* coming south (this one is best to do in daylight, but signs clearly mark the way) 

• Take Avenue 26 exit at Chowchilla and go east on Avenue 26 to stop sign
• Turn right at Road 29
• Turn left at Road 603
• Turn left at Road 600
• Turn left at Road 613 and go approx 1.1 mile
• Turn right on Barn Owl Road, drive to dead end (approx 1.5 miles)

*If you're coming across Highway 152 from the west, take the Robertson Blvd/Chowchilla exit, cross over the freeway and tthrough Chowchilla, which will put you on Avneue 26

From Highway 99 coming south or north (this is a good all purpose route, and if you're in a Motor Home or hauling a fifth wheel/travel trailer, we recommend this route) 

• Take Avenue 17 exit at Madera and go east
• Turn left at Road 26 (traffic signal)
• Turn right at Avenue 21 (4-way stop sign) (this becomes Road 600)
• Turn left at Road 613 and go approx 1.1 mile
• Turn right on Barn Owl Road, drive to dead end (approx 1.5 miles) 
•  Once you turn off the freeway and begin your drive, there are no gas stations. Be sure to fill up with gasoline before you leave the freeway area! 
• When you reach Barn Owl Road, 3/4 mile of road is paved and 3/4 mile is graveled. The Caballo Gordo Ranch is at the END OF THE ROAD; keep driving until you see us.

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This page last updated: 28SEP2005 - 2035 PST    (To be updated regularly as needed)