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Marathon Mountain Adventures
Marathon Mountain Adventures is a veteran-owned tour company based in Marathon, Texas. Tom Osborn is the owner and chief adventure guide. Private guided adventures cover Big Bend National Park, Terlingua, and Fort Davis, with day trips to Boquillas, Mexico, and overnight wilderness trips in Maderas del Carmen.
At a Glance
Location
Marathon, Big Bend Texas
Guided Adventures
Big Bend National Park day tours visit Santa Elena, the Chisos Basin, and the Window Trail. Boquillas day tours and Terlingua day tours leave from Marathon. The Terlingua day tour includes Terlingua Ghost Town. Maderas del Carmen trips are overnight wilderness stays at Campo Uno or Campo Dos. Custom trips are available. Days are on foot and by vehicle with local guides. The company holds permits for guided adventures in Big Bend National Park.
Day Tour Meet-up
Big Bend National Park, Boquillas, and Terlingua day tours check in at 8:00 AM and leave at 8:30 AM. The national park day tour meets across from Desert Ghost Distillery in Marathon. Boquillas and Terlingua day tours meet across from the Gage Hotel.
Contact
Marathon, Texas. Call or text (432) 201-1004. Email tom@marathonmountainadventures.com.
Explore More While You’re Here
Marathon Mountain Adventures pairs naturally with some of the most popular destinations in the Big Bend region.
Big Bend National Park
The Persimmon Gap entrance to Big Bend National Park is about 40 miles away on US-385, a straight shot toward the Chisos Mountains, Santa Elena Canyon, and the Rio Grande corridor. Plan a full day or more. The Chisos, Santa Elena Canyon, and the Rio Grande are all inside that gate.
Alpine
Alpine is about 25 miles away, home to Sul Ross State University, the Museum of the Big Bend, and a growing restaurant and brewery scene. Stock up here on groceries, a proper sit-down meal, and the museum before the highway empties out south.
Terlingua Ghost Town
The historic Terlingua Ghost Town is about 65 miles away, with nearby dining and sightseeing that bring the area’s mining history to life. The old porches, the cemetery on the hill, and the nightly gathering at the Starlight Theatre are the usual finish to a Big Bend day.
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