Full-Day Horseback Ride in Big Bend Ranch State Park
Explore rugged desert trails and climb a 900-foot mesa with your wrangler
Duration
~6 hrs
Includes
Lunch, saddle bag
Highlights
Follow your wrangler on a demanding trail ride through Big Bend Ranch State Park. Travel nose-to-tail at a walk on horses, mules, or donkeys, venturing through thick desert brush far from the highway.
- Climb 900 feet to the top of a mesa before descending the other side
- Explore colorful volcanic rocks and numerous types of cacti
- Take in mountain views in the Chihuahuan Desert along the Texas–Mexico border
Itinerary
- Meet at LAJITAS STABLES at 9:00am with PLENTY of water in handheld bottles and dressed to be under the sun all day!!
- Ride for a few hours before stopping in a shadowy spot to have lunch, then mosey on down the trail and return to the stables mid-afternoon
What's Included
- Trail lunch with smoked chicken, cheese and crackers, sides, black bean salad, fruit, and cookies
- Burlap saddle bag for your belongings
- Safety briefing and riding lesson
Important details
- Ages 6+ only
- Weight limit: 250 lbs. For riders over 230 lbs, participation depends on animal availability and suitability
- Requires good health, significant athletic fitness, unassisted mounting, and the ability to stay balanced and confidently control your horse or mule
- More riding experience is recommended, along with comfort spending 4+ hours in the saddle
- Pregnant riders cannot participate
- The trail includes steep, narrow, rocky sections and cliff and canyon edges. This ride is not recommended if you are nervous about heights or riding
- Gratuity for your wrangler is not included in the listed price
- Bring at least 3 liters of water in handheld bottles. Gallon jugs and backpacks are not allowed
- Wear long pants, closed-toed shoes, and protective clothing for rugged terrain and thick brush
- Complete the waivers before arrival
- Arrive at 9:00am for check-in
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 7 days before your ride date for a full refund. Rides run rain or shine, but not in unsafe weather or trail conditions. If the stables cancels your ride, you'll receive a full refund, or you can reschedule if possible.
Product ID: VFEFBB
FAQs
If you drive from Marathon through Big Bend National Park, park entrance fees may apply. These are not included in the listed price.
Yes. The route for your ride may vary depending on weather, riders, or the wrangler.
Check in for your ride at 9:00am Central Time. Set your clock accordingly.
Meeting details
Lajitas Stables, 21321 FM 170, Lajitas, TX 79852
