Directions: From the tourist town of Creel, take train 3 hours to
railroad town of Bauichivo. Catch a ride[or walk]7 miles to 'Rancho Del Oso', where you
can either camp or get a room or dormitory bed. Ask the people at 'El Oso' to show you a
topo map to see where you are going. To get to the trail 'Arroyo Hondo', begin on the
trail known as 'el cajon', that crosses a stream on a suspension bridge, then winds
through a narrow canyon through the mountains, gradually climbing for 6 miles before
cresting 'el puerto de la cruz' [the pass of the cross] where you will follow trails down
to connect with 'arroyo hondo'.
Trail Information: This is the middle portion af three trails that
connect with each-other leading to the deep canyon town of Urique, located 6,000 feet deep
in the barranca urique. The trail descends then crosses the deep side canyon that is
arroyo hondo before gradually heading away from the beautiful deep side canyon, always
keeping in view of the canyon as it becomes deeper and deeper. This trail will lead
runners onto the mesa Naranjo [orange trees] where you will have a spectacular view of
where you will be descending into the Urique canyon. From Naranjo you will seek the trail
'arroyo mescalero', which is a very runnable gradual rolling downhill singletrack skirting
yet another lush bird-filled arroyo, leading you into Urique. The total distance of this
mostly downhill run is about 18 tough miles from 'Rancho Del Oso' to Urique. I like to
make this trip in reverse; either way is good depending on your preference of running up
hill or down.
Miscellaneous Information: This journey brings runners/hikers through an
amazing diversity of Flora and micro-climates; from high pine forests through parrot
filled side canyons, to scrub brush and cactus. If you would like an experienced trail
companion/guide to show you this and other trails in this region of the deep canyons of
Mexico, then I would be happy to do so.--www.caballoblanco.com www.coppercanyonrunner.com
Email Address: truecaballoblanco@yahoo.com
Micah True [caballo blanco]