Central Texas: Sunset Horseback Ride & Scenic Overlook Treat

Summary

Evening trail ride through Central Texas hills with snacks and wide-open sunset views

You’ll saddle up for a sunset horseback ride through Central Texas hills with a local guide who knows every turn. Expect wide-open views at an overlook stop, snacks like cobbler or cookies, cold drinks, and stories you won’t find online. The light changes everything out there — you might find yourself thinking about it long after you’re home.

What’s the experience like?

Hands gripping the reins, I could smell that mix of leather and sun-warmed grass before I even realized how quiet it’d gotten out here. Our guide — I think her name was Emily — had this easy way of talking about the land, pointing out wildflowers I’d never noticed before. The horses seemed to know the trail by heart. We followed their slow steps as the light started turning gold, dust catching in the air behind us. Someone’s phone buzzed and we all laughed — it felt weirdly out of place with nothing but cicadas and boots on dry ground for miles.

We stopped at this overlook that just… opened up. You could see for what felt like forever — layers of hills rolling away, some cows in the distance, sky already starting to shift colors. Emily handed around these little seasonal treats (I think ours was peach cobbler, still warm somehow) and sodas from her backpack. It tasted sweeter than usual after the ride, or maybe that was just me being hungry from all the fresh air. She told a story about her granddad running cattle here back in the day; you could tell she really meant it.

I tried to get a photo but honestly, no camera gets those colors right. There was this moment where nobody said anything — just wind in the grass and horses flicking their ears. I didn’t expect to feel so far away from everything so close to Waco. On the way back down, someone asked about cowboy movies and Emily grinned, “Not much gun-slinging here — mostly fence-mending.” So yeah, not quite Hollywood but better in its own way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Texas cowboy horseback trail ride

• Confirm booking with Brazos Bluffs Ranch
• Arrive at ranch for horseback ride
• Receive instructions in English
• Begin 2 hour 15 minute trail ride
• Stop at scenic overlook for photos
• Complete horseback ride experience

Top questions

What is included in the Central Texas sunset horseback ride?

The tour includes horseback riding with a local guide, bottled water, soda or pop, and snacks like seasonal treats at a scenic overlook.

How long does the sunset horseback ride last?

The experience lasts approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Is there a weight limit for riders?

Yes, there is a 225-pound weight limit for riders on this tour.

What ages can join this horseback riding tour?

The minimum age is 10 years old for participants.

Are public transportation options available nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available near Brazos Bluffs Ranch.

Will I get exact start time when booking?

You’ll receive your exact start time after booking is confirmed directly by Brazos Bluffs Ranch due to seasonal timing changes.

Is lunch included on this horseback riding tour?

No lunch is provided; however, snacks and drinks are included during the scenic stop.

Can pregnant travelers join this sunset horseback ride?

No, pregnant travelers are not recommended to join this activity for safety reasons.

What’s included

Your evening includes pickup at Brazos Bluffs Ranch for a guided trail ride on horseback through Central Texas scenery. Along the way you’ll pause at an overlook for snacks (like cobbler or cookies), bottled water or soda served by your guide before heading back as dusk settles in over the hills.