Partner needed Copper Canyon, Mexico, 2-8 APRIL, 2007

[cruiser guy]

On my return to Guatemala this year I'm considering a trip through the Copper Canyon. This would be a start date of about April 2 or so from ElPaso area. I found that this is a decent time as it is before the heat of summer so rivers are not too bad. If you are interested let me know via posting here or PM.
I will not be risking it solo due to river crossings etc. so without a partner truck or two this will not happen and we'll simply bypass Copper Canyon for this year.

[Scott Brady]

There are several nice routes which do not require water crossings. I would recommend the Choix to Mesa de Arturo to Cerocahui (sp?) as particularly spectacular.

Wish I could go along with you :luxhello:

[cruiser guy]

There are several nice routes which do not require water crossings. I would recommend the Choix to Mesa de Arturo to Cerocahui (sp?) as particularly spectacular.

Wish I could go along with you :luxhello:

Basically follow the rail line from Creel to Bahuichivo then south from there through Cerocahui, Mesa de Arturo and Choix? Is that right? No river crossings on this route? Any recommendations on places to stay as I assume one would not want to just rush through? We're used to Mexican and Central American accomodations so we don't need fancy, just safe and a secure place for the vehicle if possible!

[Scott Brady]

Basically follow the rail line from Creel to Bahuichivo then south from there through Cerocahui, Mesa de Arturo and Choix? Is that right? No river crossings on this route? Any recommendations on places to stay as I assume one would not want to just rush through? We're used to Mexican and Central American accomodations so we don't need fancy, just safe and a secure place for the vehicle if possible!

Yes, Creel along the rail track route to Cerocahui. There is a great little motel in town owned by Justin Lopez of Rosen's Rides. Justin is very knowledgeable of the area:
http://www.rosensrides.com/

From Cerocahui, the route heads South to Mesa de Arturo, where you can take a detour to Urique (the county seat). From Mesa de Arturo the route continues south to Tubares and the bridged crossing (new) of the Rio Fuerte. From the bridge, it is easy gravel road all the way to Choix.

A beautiful route IMO.

[LexusAllTerrain]

Should water levels be high, the town is reported to have a rope-operated ferry to escort vehicles across. We promptly begin another series of challenging, yet no less beautiful mountain passes

This could be interesting!:victory:

[cruiser guy]

Note revised dates!!

[blupaddler]

which are the revised dates?

April or July?

:campfire:

[cruiser guy]

which are the revised dates?

April or July?

:campfire:

Sorry, I just noticed that the title did NOT get revised. Perhaps a moderator can edit the thread title. The dates are 2-8 APRIL, 2007.

[cruiser guy]

Anybody??

[JPFreek1]

If only this were a July trip I would love to join you. As it is, I hope that you can find someone b/w now and next week. Best of luck, have fun, and be safe.

[cruiser guy]

If only this were a July trip I would love to join you. As it is, I hope that you can find someone b/w now and next week. Best of luck, have fun, and be safe.

I've been told by others that July is NOT the best time to do this!!

If you want to wait till 2008 though I could be interested in July!

[JPFreek1]

Yes, it's extremely hot in July so logically speaking, it's not a good time. However, September might be a good time of year and I'd be very interested in going then. April isn't good for me only because of prior trip commitments, however I would be thrilled to join on a trip such as this later this fall or in 2008 so keep me posted! By the way, I live in Houston so I'm not too terribly far from the border (we could arrange a good meeting place near Big Bend or so).

Frank