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Copper Canyon Rim Walk Hike

A stone path follows the canyon edge from the Divisadero lookout to the Parque de Aventura Barrancas del Cobre, with views down into the Barrancas del Cobre all the way. At the far end the park has a 3 km cable car across the canyon, zip lines and a via ferrata.

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hike scenery for Copper Canyon Rim Walk near Chihuahua
Photo: Barranca del cobre 2 by No machine-readable author provided. JensUhlenbrock~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims)., Public domain. Via Wikimedia Commons.
Where
Chihuahua, Mexico
Distance
2.5 km one way

The route

Divisadero rim path to the Parque de Aventura Barrancas del Cobre.

Start at Divisadero station on the Chihuahua al Pacífico railway (El Chepe), where both the Chepe Express and the Chepe Regional stop. By road, Divisadero is a little over an hour from Creel.

When to go

March to May and September to October are suggested, with daytime temperatures of about 23-30°C; September and October are greenest after the rains.

Permits and fees

No permit is needed for the path. The adventure park is open daily 9:00-17:00 and charges per activity (MXN 350 for the cable car on its official site in 2026); a community booth also collects a small cash access fee.

Before you go

  • The Chepe Express stops only at Divisadero, while the Chepe Regional also stops at Posada Barrancas, so check which train you are on.
  • The Chepe Express runs only Thursday to Sunday in May, June, August and September; book train tickets ahead.
  • Divisadero is at about 2,200 m and nights are cool, so carry a light jacket.
  • The adventure park closes now and then for maintenance; check before you plan around the cable car.

What to bring

  • Shoes with grip that you have already worn in
  • At least 1.5 litres of water
  • Food you will actually want to eat
  • A warm or waterproof layer
  • The route, saved offline
  • Sun cream and a hat

Getting ready for it

If your longest walk lately is under two hours, do a few longer walks first, ideally with some climbing and the pack you will carry.

Step-ups and lunges twice a week make the descents much easier on your knees.

Staying safe

  • The path runs a few metres from the cliff edge with no fence along most of it; watch your footing and keep children close.
  • Tell someone your route and when you expect to be back.
  • Turn around if the weather turns or the footing gets sketchy. The trail will still be there.

Route details checked September 30, 2026 against visitcoppercanyon.com, visitcoppercanyon.com, parquebarrancas.com, chepe.mx and mexicodesconocido.com.mx. Rules and closures change, so check before you go.