Ride into the Big Bend desert at sunset on a beginner-friendly group trail
2 Hours
12 people
Guided ride, Saddlebag
Head out from Big Bend Stables for a relaxing sunset ride on a nose-to-tail trail at a walk. You’ll follow wranglers across sloping desert terrain with elevation changes in a group setting.
Minimum age is 6; 6-year-olds ride a donkey led by a wrangler. Maximum weight is 270 lbs, and you must be able to mount and balance in the saddle. Gratuity is not included; tips for wranglers are appreciated.
Full refund if you cancel 7+ days prior to ride date, or if the stables cancels the ride.
Bring 2 liters of still water per rider in handheld bottles. If you show up without water, you won’t ride. Don’t bring gallon jugs or backpacks; a saddlebag is provided.
Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes; jeans work well. Don’t wear shorts or leggings. Avoid bulky shoes or hiking boots because they may not fit properly in the stirrups.
No. Gratuity isn’t included, and wranglers work for tips.
BIG BEND STABLES 30 minutes before your ride!!!
The guides here are a genuine highlight, with Duck, Evo, Shelby, and McKenzie each earning enthusiastic praise by name. They bring real knowledge of the area's history and landscape, keep things fun and relaxed, and have a knack for making first-timers feel at ease. Families with young kids seem to have a particularly great time, and the horses are consistently described as well-behaved and well-suited for the rugged terrain. The sunset and morning rides draw the most love, with beautiful views and a memorable way to experience the desert landscape. One reviewer noted dusty trail conditions and proximity to an old mercury mine as concerns, so that's worth keeping in mind if those things matter to you. That said, it reads as an outlier against an otherwise overwhelmingly positive track record. If you're passing through the Big Bend area and looking for something beyond hiking, this is the kind of experience people say becomes a trip highlight. Ask about horse availability too, one reviewer was pretty insistent about requesting Tulsa specifically.
Duck our tour guide took us on an gorgeous sunset ride. We enjoyed Duck’s knowledge about the local nature and history. The horses were well behaved and sweet.
Celia Leung
May 22, 2026
Duck our tour guide took us on an gorgeous sunset ride. We enjoyed Duck’s knowledge about the local nature and history. The horses were well behaved and sweet.
Celia Leung
May 22, 2026