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Tom's Adventure Travel
Self-guided Inn-to-Inn Cycling & Bikepacking Adventures Through Far West Texas
Explore scenic roads, historic towns, and legendary landscapes — no guide, no stress, just freedom
We curate self-guided cycling routes through the West Texas Mountain Trail region — from Marathon to Alpine, Fort Davis, Marfa, and beyond. We handle the planning, routing, historic lodging (or camping) reservations, luggage transfers, and return transport so you can focus on riding, scenery, adventure, and getting to know the special towns along the way.🚴What's Included?✅ Luggage transfers
✅ End of trip shuttle
✅ Nightly stays at historic hotels/B&Bs
✅ Route planning
✅ Discover local gems with insider tips
✅ 24/7 support
Your adventure. Our navigation. total freedom.
Tom's Routes
We offer 3 to 5 night trips to the destinations listed in the tables below along the West Texas Mountain Trail through the Big Bend. Simply determine the number of nights desired, and we will work with you to select the routes based on trip duration, desired intensity, and asphalt vs gravel preference.* Est. Ride Time: Estimated at a 12–14-mph touring pace (plus breaks for water, food, photos, and rest).
Big Bend North: 3 - 5 Nights
Below are the possible legs for building your itinerary based on number of nights and if the Chinati Hot Spring gravel leg is desired. The Marfa to Chinati Hot Springs route is approximately 30 miles paved and 24 miles gravel. All other legs are on pavement. If you want to skip the gravel we would just route you to Valentine instead where your trip would end a the Prada store replica.
| Leg | Route | Miles | Est. Ride Time* |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1 | Sanderson → Marathon | ~55 mi | 4.0–4.6 hrs |
| N2 | Marathon → Alpine | ~31 mi | 2.2–2.6 hrs |
| N3 | Alpine → Fort Davis | ~26 mi | 1.9–2.2 hrs |
| N4 | Fort Davis → Marfa | ~37 mi | 1.5–1.8 hrs |
| N5 | Marfa → Valentine | ~30 mi | 2.1–2.5 hrs |
| N6 | Marfa → Chinati Hot Springs | ~54 mi | 5.0-6.0 hrs |
Big Bend South: If you desire to explore the South from Alpine to the Rio Grande, the following legs can substitute Fort Davis, Marfa, Valentine, and the Chinati Hot Springs. This options allows a route along scenic Hwy 170 along the Rio Grande.
| leg | Route | Miles | Est. Ride Time* |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1 | Sanderson → Marathon | ~55 mi | 4.0–4.6 hrs |
| N2 | Marathon → Alpine | ~31 mi | 2.2–2.6 hrs |
| S1 | Alpine → Terlingua | ~65.5 mi | 5.3–5.6 hrs |
| S2 | Terlingua → Redford | ~61.7 mi | 6.3–6.6 hrs |
🏨 WHERE YOU STAy (HISTORIC & LOCAL)
Every Tom's Adventure trip uses historic hotels & bed-and-breakfasts only — never national brands. These places offer character, stories, and a true sense of place, while keeping your experience authentic and your dollars supporting the communities you ride through. If the lodging shown is not available, we will book a similar accommodation. For our bikepacking trips we will book your campsite at each location along your route.
Sanderson:
Desert Air Motel / Fordhouse Suite/ Suite 90
Marathon:
Marathon Motel / Eve’s Garden B&B
Alpine:
Alpine B&B / Maverick Inn
Fort Davis:
Hotel Limpia / Stone Village Tourist Camp
Marfa:
Hotel Paisano / The Lincoln
Terlingua:
Longhorn Ranch Motel
Ruidosa:
Chinati Hot Springs
Tom's Adventure Booking
Pricing Note: Our Inn-to-Inn pricing is for the solo cyclist, but allows a buddy to join at no additional cost as long as you are willing to share a room. This allows you to save money by splitting the cost. For our bikepacking trips, each rider pays individually. For our Inn-to-Inn trips we have special pricing for group trips of 10 with steep discounts. Contact us directly to inquire about group trip pricing.Our pricing includes the following:✅ Luggage transfers
✅ End of trip shuttle
✅ Nightly stays at historic hotels/B&Bs or Campsites
✅ Route planning
✅ Discover local gems with insider tips
✅ 24/7 support
✅ Taxes includedHow our booking process works:
1) Choose your trip package below, pay deposit, and the balance will be due within 2 weeks of your trip. If you need to cancel your trip, we provide a full refund if cancellation is made at least two weeks in advance — minus any lodging cancellation fees we incur. Cancellation less than 2 weeks will result in a 50% refund minus any lodging cancellation fees incurred. In the case of inclement weather such as flash floods, we will work with you to choose a new date.2) We will contact you to select the start date for your trip. You can email or call us ahead of time as well as a heads up on the dates.3) After we book all of your lodging we will send you all the information you need for a seamless experience, including a detailed itinerary, recommended points of interest along your route, arrival and departure instructions, safety/emergency protocol, and a private WhatsApp group.We can't wait to plan your adventure!
Option 1 - 3 Nights / 4 Days:
Inn-to-Inn Pricing: $1,775 Bikepacking Pricing: $475
Best for: Riders short on time who want iconic scenery, mountain riding, and historic towns.
Options 2 - 4 Nights / 5 Days:
Inn-to-Inn Pricing: $2,095 Bikepacking Pricing: $550
Best for: Riders with a bit more travel flexibility wanting to explore an additional destination.
Option 3 - 5 Nights / 6 Days:
Inn-to-Inn Pricing: $2,495 Bikepacking Pricing: $625
Best for: Riders seeking more challenging mileage and the most immersive West Texas cycling experience.
Questions or Group Pricing inquiries
About The Owner
Hey everyone! Thanks for checking out Tom's Adventure Travel!
I’m Tom Williams, US Army veteran, originally from the Mississippi Gulf Coast and now based near Houston, TX.This whole West Texas dream started as a family project; a way to build something real with our own hands. Back in 2021, we began constructing our first off-grid dome just outside Big Bend National Park. The goal was simple: take on a big challenge in a challenging but beautiful environment and create a space where people could truly disconnect from the noise and reconnect with the wild.We now have the huge goal of rebuilding rural America through Inn-to-Inn cycling and Bikepacking adventures. Through the cycling and hiking community, we will not only get people out of the city and into nature, but also make starting a business that supports tourism a financially viable option in our now empty rural American towns.That's why I created this cycling trip. We use our years of experience operating in the Big Bend and local knowledge so you get the most out of your cycling adventure. After masting this business in the Big Bend we will be expanding by establishing "Inn-to-Inn" trips through out the rural areas of the beautiful state of Texas and beyond.