Copper Canyon Hiking
This rugged adventure in the awesome canyons of Northern Mexico is ideal for active travelers. You’ll combine remote hiking in pristine wilderness settings with wildlife viewing and visits to local villages well off the beaten path.
Copper Canyon Hiking
Hike through the deep sections of the immense Copper Canyon network, to wilderness campsites perched on canyon walls near remote indigenous family compounds, and visit remote settlements like native Tarahumara, and more.
You’ll camp in tents and enjoy rustic cabins at up to 7,500 feet ASL, explore the 200- year-old frontier settlements of Creel and Cerocahui, and travel by train on the famous Chihuahua al Pacifico railroad.
This spectacular train ride features several natural transitions between the dazzling Sea of Cortez and the arid canyons of the Sierra Tarahumara.
Important Details For Copper Canyon Hiking
Activities: Hiking, scenic train ride and village visits
Rating: Moderately to Challenging
Group Size: 2-12 guests
Length: 9 days/8 nights
Meeting Time & Place: Federal del Valle del Fuerte International Airport, Los Mochis, Mexico (airport code LMM) on Day 1. After clearing customs, you will be met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel. Airport transfers on day 1 and 9 are included in the trip price.
Departure Time & Place: Chihuahua Fierro Villalobos International Airport (airport code CUU).
Best time to travel: November – March
Travel Notes: We strongly suggest guests arrive in Mexico one or two days before departure. Aside from a chance to relax and get a feel for the country and its people, it will safeguard against luggage loss / delay and or missed flights / connections. We are happy to arrange accommodations and provide suggestions.
Getting to Federal del Valle del Fuerte International Airport in El Fuerte / Los Mechios may require flights with Mexico – these are easily coordinated and can usually be done the same day you enter Mexico. There are multiple, daily, direct flights from Los Angeles, Tucson, El Paso and other U.S. cities, and from Mexico City, La Paz, Chihuahua, Merida, Guadalajara and others.
Meals: All meals are included in the trip price – beverages and alcohol are not included! (Water is always available at camp, hotels and lodges.) Meals on arrival and departure day are not included.
Meals are varied and wholesome. They include fresh beef and cheese, home-made soups, hand-pressed tortillas, and beans. Fresh fruits and vegetables are served whenever available. Special dietary requirements can be met and should be noted at the time of booking.
Breakfast is normally hot and cold cereals, toast, jams, marmalade, coffee, tea and juice. Eggs, bacon, fresh tortillas and salsa are also common.
Packed lunches are prepared at breakfast and are carried with us in daypacks. Lunches consist of sandwiches (e.g. tuna, cheese, ham, peanut butter, salami), fresh fruit; trail mix, chocolate, cookies, snacks etc. Clients are responsible for looking after their lunch boxes (which we provide).
In hotels, the menu typically consists of a soup or salad to start, a main course of beef, chicken, fish or vegetarian entree and a dessert (usually fruit).
Weather and Climate: Due to the environment, weather is variable throughout the day and by elevation. Dressing in layers will be essential to your comfort throughout the day.
Rain is possible at any time and weather conditions can change rapidly in the mountains, so having rain gear is highly recommended. At the same time, the sun is strong at higher elevations, and therefore adequate precautions should be taken to prevent sunburn, even on cool, sunny days. On average, the temperature in November through April range from highs in the 70’s and 80’s Fahrenheit and lows in the 40’s and 50’s Fahrenheit.
More detailed weather information is available by visiting www.weatherbase.com.
Physical preparation: This tour is designed for energetic and flexible individuals who like to be active, have a spirit of adventure and possess a positive attitude. Most activities are 3-4 hours in either the morning or afternoon with a lunch stop in between.
It is very important that you realistically assess your physical condition with regard to the demands of this trip. All participants must be in good overall physical condition.
The more physically prepared you are for this tour, the more you will enjoy this unique, adventure experience. We encourage you to call us and talk more specifically about any questions you have on the activities, your fitness, and any other aspects of the trip – please don’t be shy!