Big Bend Stables – Desert Sunset Ride

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Description

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 is our most popular ride!!

- this trail is catered to beginners, older folks, and those with kids as young as 6.

Itinerary

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This is for paperwork, a safety talk, getting mounted up and a personal brief riding lesson

 

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
At least 2
Price starts at
$85
Meeting Point

BIG BEND STABLES 30 minutes before your ride!!!

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Dropoff location

BIG BEND STABLES 30 minutes before your ride!!!

Big Bend Stables

Why take this tour?

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, and those with kids as young as 6. These trails include elevation gain.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Call the office if you are a single adult rider & we can add you to an existing ride
This is a very beginner friendly trail. Our horses and mules are very well trained!
No; horseback outfitters are not allowed to operate in the National Park, but our trails do border the National Park fence

Things to know

Cancellation Policy

7 Days. We ride rain or shine

7 Days. We ride rain or shine

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

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

Weight limit

270lbs. Riders should be in good health & be able to mount/dismount with little to no assistance

270lbs. Riders should be in good health & be able to mount/dismount with little to no assistance

Riding exp

Beginner friendly, no experience needed!

Beginner friendly, no experience needed!

Location

Big Bend Stables is at the junction of HWY 118 and HWY 170, just a few miles outside of Big Bend National Park.

Big Bend Stables is at the junction of HWY 118 and HWY 170, just a few miles outside of Big Bend National Park.

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