Copper Canyon Railroad
Opened on November 24, 1961 after 90 years of work, the Copper Canyon
Railroad covers 572 miles between Ojinaga, Mexico (across the border from
Presidio, Texas) to Topolobampo on the Pacific Ocean.
It features 36 bridges, the longest 1,638 feet and the highest at 335 feet,
as well as 87 tunnels including the El Descanso tunnel at 6,035 feet long. The
railroad runs through seven canyons along three different rivers, including a
lasso track around one mountain as well as two 180-degree turns. The highest
elevation of the route is 8,071 feet near Creel.
Tracks to Adventure offers an RV/rail piggyback tour that is 11 to 28 days long.
Address: Tracks to Adventure, 2811
Jackson Avenue #K, El Paso TX 79930; 800-351-6053; 800-351-6053. Web:
http://www.trackstoadventure.com.
