Big Bend Stables – Desert Sunset Ride
Trip Highlights
Mountainous views!
Well-trained desert horses and mules
Description
**Be prepared for the heat! We're already seeing 100 degrees in the afternoon and there is no shade**
**Our most popular ride!!*
Saddle up and head into the panoramic Painted Desert created by the setting sun. The colors of the desert truly come to life on this very special ride! This is hands down the best ride for your Big Bend sunsets - you are facing the west looking out over the desert mountains as the sun goes down..... WOW!
- this trail is catered to beginners, older folks, and those with kids as young as 6.
- weight limit 270lbs for safety (call us if any rider is over 250lbs for availability & suitability)
- this trail is the same as our 2HR Ole Mine Tours! This ride is the first to fill up due to the classic dream of riding into the sunset
Itinerary
The sun waits for no one -- it is crucial you arrive on time for paperwork, safety talks, and a riding instruction. Arriving late or unprepared will affect the length of your ride
Tour Info
BIG BEND STABLES
Big Bend Stables
Why take this tour?
Be prepared for the heat! We're already seeing 100 degrees in the afternoon and there is no shade
Saddle up and head into the Painted Desert created by the setting sun. The colors of the desert truly come to life on this very special ride!
- your ride may differ from description due to factors including but not limited to: weather, your group, your guides. We want to promise the most spectacular sunset ever but unfortunately we can't control the weather.
- this trail is catered to beginners, older folks, and those with kids as young as 6. These trails include elevation gain.
- Riders should be in good health & athletic: must be able to mount/dismount with minimal assistance & have no issues balancing going up and downhill. Riders over 250lbs need to call the office for availability & suitability.
- If you are an adventurous beginner or a rider with previous experience, check out our adventurous rides out of our Lajitas Stables!
Included
We ride horses, donkeys, and mules!
A safety-talk & an individual riding lesson
A walking trail ride
Excluded
Water -- each rider needs to bring their own!
Frequently asked questions
Things to know
Be on Time!
The sun waits for no one: it's very important that this ride leaves on time
The sun waits for no one: it's very important that this ride leaves on time
Weight limit
270lbs MAX for SAFETY. Riders should be in good athletic shape, health & be able to mount/dismount with no assistance, and have no issues balancing going up and downhill. Riders above 250lbs need to call the office for availability & suitability
270lbs MAX for SAFETY. Riders should be in good athletic shape, health & be able to mount/dismount with no assistance, and have no issues balancing going up and downhill. Riders above 250lbs need to call the office for availability & suitability
Riding exp
Beginner friendly, no experience needed!
Beginner friendly, no experience needed!
Bring water!
Each rider is responsible for bringing their own water for this DESERT ride
Each rider is responsible for bringing their own water for this DESERT ride
Cancellation Policy
7 Days. We ride rain or shine
7 Days. We ride rain or shine
Required Attire
Long pants & closed toed shoes are a requirement to ride. We strongly recommend a lightweight long-sleeve shirt. Our trails are filled with pokey desert flora and fauna
Long pants & closed toed shoes are a requirement to ride. We strongly recommend a lightweight long-sleeve shirt. Our trails are filled with pokey desert flora and fauna
Ages
6+: 6yr olds will be led on a donkey by a wrangler
6+: 6yr olds will be led on a donkey by a wrangler
Location
Big Bend Stables is at the junction of HWY 118 and HWY 170, just a few miles outside of Big Bend National Park. A few doors down by the ALON Gas Station / Big Bend Station
Big Bend Stables is at the junction of HWY 118 and HWY 170, just a few miles outside of Big Bend National Park. A few doors down by the ALON Gas Station / Big Bend Station
Time Zone
Big Bend Stables is on Central Time, make sure you are too so you don't miss your ride! Many phones switch to MT in the Big Bend
Big Bend Stables is on Central Time, make sure you are too so you don't miss your ride! Many phones switch to MT in the Big Bend
Reviews
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Why book with us?
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- Worry-free flexible cancellation policy
Human support: 432-371-3064
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