Hiking & Camping: Backcountry Guided Trips

Hiking and camping opportunities number in the thousands in Big Bend. Our hiking and camping trips feature a few of our favorite places in both Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. Our specialty is putting small groups together in some of the most spectacular backcountry in this part of the United States.  Our experienced staff has dedicated themselves to exploring and learning this unique corner of the Chihuahuan Desert.

The Big Bend is a big place. At Desert Sports we are always looking for special places that are well hidden and aren’t mentioned in most guidebooks. Whether you are looking for a unique day hike or are ready get away from it all for a few days, we can help to plan at trip to get you there.

Desert Sports provides fully customized, guided trips to unique areas in Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. All our guided trips include great food, informative and experienced guides, and unique itineraries. Each extended trip has a custom menu to make sure we can accommodate any special dietary needs of your group. All our trip leaders are guides with years of experience leading tours on the Rio Grande and we specialize in keeping our trips small, allowing us to pay closer attention to the details that make your experience more rewarding and complete. Vehicle support and combination trips (pack, pedal and paddle) are available so you can completely customize your Big Bend adventure.

Can’t make the minimum number for booking a trip? Check the sidebar for Featured Trip postings or contact us online with your dates and we will try and put you together with other folks to meet the minimum booking requirements.

Discounts – Groups of 8 or more receive 10% off. Add $150 per person per day for each day over pricing below.

Check back with us soon, NEW Itineraries coming for the Fall of 2011!!

Big Bend Ranch State ParkLower Shut-up Hike Thru Time

This hike is a state park classic. It begins with the drive from the historic Terlingua/ Lajitas mining district, along the Camino del Rio and into the state park’s interior road system. With interpretive and scenic stops along the way, we’ll make our way to our camp inside the ancient caldera of the Solitario. The Lower Shut-up is a spectacular canyon that drains from the Solitario into Fresno Creek taking us through millions of years of geologic history with the hike ending at the old Whitroy Mine. 

Assorted Big Bend DestinationsDay Trips and Other Custom Hiking Options

Desert Sports offers custom itineraries for backcountry hiking and vehicle supported hiking and camping. In Big Bend National Park, the South Rim, Pine Canyon, the Mesa de Anguilla and Devils Den are just some of the options. New opportunities for exploring are opening up in the Big Bend Ranch State Park as well. Most of our mountain bike itineraries can be adapted to driving and hiking trips, including backcountry camping in some of the most remote parts of Big Bend. Call and we’ll design a custom trip to meet the needs of your group.