Scenic Ride to Indian Head with Lunch Included
Enjoy a relaxed half-day ride through desert trails leading to a shaded picnic at Indian Head. Ride sure-footed horses across gentle mesas and sandy washes with the Chisos Mountains rising in the distance. A hearty saddlebag lunch, wrangler guidance, and wide-open views make this the perfect blend of adventure and comfort.
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$125 USD
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8
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4.5 Hours
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Big Bend, Texas
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Terlingua
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- Scenic Desert Trails
- Chisos Mountain Backdrop
- Authentic Picnic Lunch
- Family-Friendly Ride
- Expert Wrangler Instruction
- Beginner-Friendly Pace
- Shady Indian Head Stop
- Memorable Half-Day Experience
- Desert Views & Photo Stops
- Safe Guided Adventure
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- Professional wranglers; horse/mule/donkey; trail ride; safety instruction; picnic lunch
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- 3–4 liters of water (handheld bottles only), long pants, closed-toe shoes, sun protection
Big Bend Stables – Half Day with Lunch Features
Scenic Trails & Indian Head
Follow desert paths toward Indian Head, where towering boulders provide shade and sweeping Chisos Mountain views. This approachable ride mixes easygoing terrain with enough elevation for excitement.
Picnic Beneath Desert Cliffs
Savor a cowboy-style lunch of smoked chicken, cheeses, black-bean salad, fruit, and cookies in the quiet cool of a canyon oasis—an unforgettable pause in the desert.
Big Bend Stables – Half Day with Lunch Details
- Highlights
- Description
- Itinerary
- Price & Availability
- Food & Drink
- Instructions
- Restrictions
- Transportation
Highlights
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Scenic Desert Views
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Chisos Mountain Backdrop
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Authentic Picnic Lunch
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Family-Friendly Ride
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Expert Wrangler Instruction
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Beginner-Friendly Pace
Description
Combine Big Bend’s desert scenery with a leisurely horseback ride and outdoor lunch. Wranglers lead the way across Ocotillo Mesa and Rough Run Creek, sharing history and insight into the land. The shaded stop at Indian Head provides the perfect setting for a hearty picnic before the easy return ride across desert trails.
Itinerary
8:30 AM — Check in near Terlingua (Central Time)
9:00 AM — Safety talk and individual riding instruction
9:15 AM — Begin trail ride across Ocotillo Mesa with sweeping desert views
10:30 AM — Arrive at Indian Head for picnic lunch (featuring smoked chicken, cheeses, salads, fruit, and cookies)
11:30 AM — Relax in shade, explore boulders, take photos
12:15 PM — Ride back across Rough Run Creek and desert trails
1:00 PM — Return to corral
Price & Availability
$125 per rider (50 % deposit at booking). Tax and gratuity not included.
Food & Drink
Smoked chicken, cheese & crackers, black bean salad, fruit, cookies
Instructions
Arrive 15 minutes before departure for check-in and safety briefing.
Restrictions
Weight limit 270 lbs; must mount/dismount independently; not for those with mobility limitations.
Transportation
Transportation not included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Half-Day Ride with Lunch
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CONTACT US
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