Half-Day Horseback Ride in Big Bend Ranch State Park

Saddle up for a rugged ride through Big Bend Ranch State Park on horses or mules. Climb Contrabando Mesa, follow cliffside trails, and stop for lunch in Lunchbox Canyon.

• Climb rugged trails rising about 500 feet above the stables
• Follow mountain routes along cliffs and canyons with Rio Grande views
• Explore Contrabando Mesa and descend into shady Lunchbox Canyon
• Ride a horse or mule through steep, rocky terrain

What's Included

• Lunch
• Saddlebag

Important details

• Check in by 8:30am Central Time
• Ages 12+ only
• Weight limit 250 lbs; riders over 230 lbs require horse availability and suitability approval
• Requires athleticism, good balance, and confident control of your horse or mule on steep terrain
• Requires mounting and dismounting without assistance
• Not suitable for vertigo, fear of heights, or nervous riders
• Pregnant riders cannot be accommodated
• Bring at least 3 liters of still water in handheld bottles; gallon jugs and backpacks are not allowed
• Wear long sturdy pants and closed-toe shoes; shorts, leggings, and bulky or grippy boots are not allowed
• Complete an electronic waiver before the ride; minors accompanied by someone other than a legal parent or guardian need a parent or guardian waiver completed before arrival
• Rides operate in most weather, but unsafe weather or trail conditions may cancel the ride