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Brazos Bluffs Ranch

7007 Gholson Rd · Waco, TX

Why you should go…

Brazos Bluffs Ranch is a family-operated ranch near Waco, Texas offering guided horseback trail rides across 500 acres overlooking the Brazos River valley. Rides range from a popular 90-minute trail ride to sunset rides and private outings, and are suitable for riders age six and up. The ranch has been family run since 2011.

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Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Brazos Bluffs Ranch, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Cameron Park Zoo

    Under $25

    Natural habitat zoo along the Brazos River in Waco with African and Asian wildlife exhibits.

    2.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Homestead Craft Village

    Free

    A craft village north of Waco with working pottery, blacksmith and woodworking shops, a historic gristmill and a cafe.

    3.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Tours
    Family Favorite

    Brazos Tours

    $50+

    Waco outfit running Brazos River boat cruises, the Fixer Upper home tour and food tours.

    3.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Museums
    History Buff

    National Mounted Warrior Museum

    Free

    Free Army museum next to Fort Hood tracing mounted warfare from horse cavalry to modern combat vehicles.

    50 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Camp Hearne

    Free

    WWII prisoner-of-war camp historic site with a replica barracks and visitor exhibit near Hearne, Texas.

    58 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums