From the Terlingua Ghost Town:
Turn left (east) out of the ghost town on HWY 170. Drive about ten minutes & you will come a "T" in the highway. Turn right, then on the left hand side you will see the big yellow sign "HORSEBACK RIDES" just past the gas station.
Drive south on Hwy-118 to Study Butte (approx. 80 miles). At Study Butte, continue past the intersection of FM-170 for just a short distance past the Big Bend Resort & Adventures. We are on the left side of the road.
Drive east on Hwy-90 to Alpine, then follows instructions above.
Most Scenic Route from Marathon, TX: drive south on Hwy-385 to Big Bend National Park Headquarters (approx. 69 miles). Turn right at Park Headquarters (Panther Junction), and continue west to Study Butte (approx. 25 miles). Look for us on the right, approx. 2 miles after exiting the park. NOTE: park entry fees may be required via this route.
Quickest Route from Marathon, TX to Stables from Marathon: Drive west on Hwy-90 to Alpine, TX, (approx. 22 miles). From Alpine, drive south on Hwy-118 to Study Butte (approx. 80 miles). At Study Butte, continue past the intersection of FM-170 for just a short distance past the Big Bend Resort & Adventures. We are on the left side of the road.
To get to Big Bend Stables drive down out of the Chisos Mountains to ‘main highway’, TX 118. Turn left and drive towards Study Butte and out of National Park. Continue 2.3 miles and see Big Bend Stables on your right-hand side.