We get back on the path and head back to Batopilas, energized with bellies full of food and the prospect of sitting by the river with a few cold beers. The sky is brilliant blue, the mountains soar above us and it feels like we have the whole place to ourselves. WorldTrek Expeditions, based in Tucson, Ariz., offers regularly scheduled mountain biking trips to the Copper Canyon from September through May when the weather is dry and reasonably cool. Summer in the canyon can be unbearably hot, with temperatures well into the 100s. During the trip I took, it never got much hotter than probably 80 during the day.
All accommodations have private bathrooms.
Meals are prepared at restaurants, hotels and at the homes of native Mexicans who cook up excellent dishes . Breakfasts often include eggs, potatoes and tortillas. Lunch is usually sandwiches, fruit and granola bars. Fresh bottled water is provided throughout the trip. Bring spending money for snacks, drinks and souvenirs.