Copper Canyon
Multiday
Treks
The Urique Canyon
Great trails, panoramic views and
friendly Raramuri and Mestizo hosts makes these
classic treks deep into the heart of the Sierra
Tarahumara.
In addition to our
scheduled departures, these unique trips begin
on a date to fit
your schedule--just let us know when you want to enjoy a great trip!
It is that simple.
A note about hiking distances in the
Copper Canyon. Due to the rough and bisected terrain here, the best
measure of distance between places is the time it takes to make the trip,
since miles/kilometer measurements do not accurately reflect the difficulty
of hiking here. While in some places you can expect to hike up to 2
miles/3.7 kilometers per hour, the average pace in the terrain of the Copper
Canyon is closer to 1 mile/1.8 kilometers per hour.
While priced below as a trek (hiking
with a packhorse carrying the heavy stuff), this trip can also be done as a
horseback ride or backpack--just let us know what you are interested in.
To see more pictures from this trip, check out our
Gallery.
For a similar trek over Easter, filled
with Raramuri ceremonies and pageantry, please see our
"Easter with the Raramuri"
itinerary.
Full details on our treks to Batopilas available soon!
To make a reservation or for
more information:
Copper Canyon Adventures
Urique Canyon
Trek:
trip itinerary
Day 1:
You will be met at
Los Mochis and driven to colonial
El Fuerte, about two hours away. There
you will settle in at the Hotel El Fuerte, a lovely and historic hotel very
close to the central plaza. Welcome!
Overnight (ON) @
Hotel El Fuerte
Meals included:
Dinner.
Day 2:
First-class train to Bahuichivo, featuring the
most spectacular portion of the train ride, including the Septentrion Gorge
and the loops at Temoris. On arrival, transfer to the Hotel
Paraiso del Oso—a great location for scenic walks
and exploration.
The
Cave of the Crosses
Time permitting, hike
this afternoon to the
"Cave of the Crosses",
once the home of Raramuri Indians. Well-preserved and striking, this cave
will give you an idea of one way the indigenous peoples of this area live.
ON @
Oso.
BLD
Day
3: The trek begins--to
Huicorachi
After breakfast, you will begin what
is likely the most unique trip in the Copper Canyon area—the three-day
descent into the Urique Canyon.
Hiking and riding on trails
established centuries ago by the Raramuri, and then the
Spaniards, you will discover a hidden side
of the Copper Canyon, with remote villages, farms and Raramuri Indians
living as they always have.
El Cajon
It will be a memorable experience for
many reasons-for the panoramic views (such as El Cajon)
and for the great trails, of course, but most of all for the
interesting people you will meet.
Cristina and Dona Naty at
Huicorachi
This is especially true in
Huicorachi, home to one of our favorite canyon vistas, but more importantly,
to our friend Dona Naty, A Raramuri lady who is our host at her home (the
fields nearby are our campsite). Friendly and outgoing, chatting with Dona
Naty will be a highlight for you due to her warmth and down-to-earth nature.
(Hiking time and
distance today: 5.9 miles/10.9
km -- 4 - 6 hours
(depending on group pace and trail conditions;
total elevation change (both up and down):
1735'/530m)
BLD
Day 4:
Descending the Arroyo Hondo to
Naranjo
The view from Arroyo Hondo
Leaving Huicorachi
after breakfast, we will steeply descend the Arroyo Hondo, enjoying two nice
spots along the river for snacks, swimming and lunch. Along the way, there
will be dramatic views of the Arroyo and the Urique Canyon in the distance.
Naranjo
After a swim at Arroyo Hondo, you
will arrive in Naranjo, an incredibly beautiful farming village surrounded
on three sides by canyon walls, late in the afternoon. There you will camp
in the orchard of the Mancinas family, with whom you will also dine.
Breaking bread with this lovely, warm family will be one of the highlights
of your Copper Canyon Adventure, as will the seasonal
fresh fruit from the orchard.
(Hiking
time and distance today: 4.4
miles/8.1 km
-- 5-7 hours;
elevation change (mostly downhill!):
2958'/901m)
BLD
Day 5:
To Urique and return to the Oso
Old mill and canyon walls below
Naranjo
After a leisurely breakfast with
Meleton and his family, we will continue our descent to the bottom of a
canyon deeper than the Grand Canyon, arriving in the old mining town of
Urique for lunch.
After lunch, you will return by
vehicle to the Oso, marveling at the views from Cerro Gallegos and looking
back on the trail you were just on.
(Approx hiking today: 3 miles/4.8
km--3 hours; elevation change: 1958'/596m)
BLD
Day 6:
You
will have the morning free to explore around the Oso, before leaving after
lunch to catch the train to colonial El Fuerte, arriving early enough to
enjoy dinner there and stroll around the marvelous central plaza. Overnight
at the Hotel El Fuerte.
BLD
Day 7:
Departure
You
will be transferred to the airport in Los Mochis to catch your return
flight, and assisted there with checking in. Thanks for joining us
on a great trek in the Copper Canyon!
B
Trip
price includes:
The services of a bilingual guide throughout the trip,
Round-trip
first-class travel on the Chihuahua al Pacifico Railroad, considered one of
the most scenic rail journeys in the world,
All packhorses (with wrangler support), lodging,
including tents, sleeping bags and pads while on the trail,
All meals, as noted,
All airport/train station/hotel transfers upon
your arrival in Los Mochis, and
A detailed trip information package with maps and supporting documentation.
Trip Prices (please add 3%
if paying by paypal.com
to cover processing costs):
Accompanied by a personal bilingual guide throughout the trip:
For one person: $2295, single occupancy.
Two persons: $1495
per person, double occupancy.
Three persons: $1295 per person, triple occupancy.
Four persons: $1195 per person, double occupancy.
Six persons: $1095 per person, double
occupancy.
(discounts are available for groups larger than
six persons--please inquire)
Independent (not accompanied by
bilingual guide) trips also
available on request
Not included in trip price:
Airfare to and from Los Mochis, Mexico (airport code LMM),
where the trip begins,
(Note:
when booking airfares to Los Mochis, it is best to book the round-trip from
your home airport to either Los Angeles, Phoenix or Tucson. Then, make a
SEPARATE booking from one of those three US airports to Los Mochis, making
sure all the connection times work with the first booking. Booking
separately like this will often save you upwards of $200 per person on your
flight to travel with us!
(Try these airline links for flights to Los Mochis from
Tucson, Phoenix or LA)
http://www.reservaciones.com/airlines/aerocalifornia.shtml
for AeroCalifornia.
http://www.aeromexico.com/ingles/home.html
for AeroMexico)
Tips for trip guide, drivers, waitresses, hotel staff, etc. (can be included
at your request for
convenience sake)
Personal purchases such as souvenirs, handicrafts, snacks and alcoholic beverages.
Mexico tourist card ($22 per person; normally included in the price of your
airline ticket).
Happy
Trekking!
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