350 Miles of Tradition and Hope
Plantersville to Bandera, Texas
As you explore the map of Larry's route, you're tracing more than just a line on the Texas landscape - you're following a story. Every stretch of road, every soft bend in the trail, and every quiet campsite tells a chapter in a cowboy's final ride. These miles have been chosen with intention: places rich in history, communities shaped by the resilience and grit of the Old West.
Larry's journey isn't simply about reaching a destination; it's about celebrating the timeless values of hard work, courage, and compassion. With each stop, the creak of the wagon wheels and the steady rhythm of the mules' hooves echo decades of tradition. Along this trail, we remember the past, embrace the present, and pave the way for a brighter future - one where children in need find hope, and where every mile traveled becomes a testament to the cowboy spirit that lives on.
Explore the map, learn about the places we'll pass through, and know that every turn along this winding route supports a greater cause. As Larry's wagon rolls steadily toward its final horizon, you are invited to join the journey, bearing witness to an enduring legacy carried forward on the trail to tomorrow.
Itinerary
• Date of Departure | March 3rd, 2025
• Depart from 10985 County Road 203, Plantersville, TX 77363.
• Travel on TX-105 to Navasota.
• Continue from Navasota on TX-105 to Brenham.
• Duration: 2-days
• From Brenham take TX-105 to FM-577 to TX-36, onto US-290 to Carmine.
• Duration: 2-days
• Travel from Carmine on US-290 to Giddings.
• Duration: 1 day.
• Continue from Giddings on US-290 to Paige.
• Duration: 1 day.
• Travel from Paige on TX-21 to Bastrop.
• Duration: 1 day.
• Continue from Bastrop on TX-21 to TX-20 to Walter Hoffman.
• Duration: 1 day.
• From Walter Hoffman take FM-535 back to TX-21 to San Marcos.
• Duration: 2 days.
• From San Marcos to New Braunfels take I-35, take Loop 337, onto TX-46.
• Duration: 2 days.
• Travel from New Braunfels to Boerne on TX-46.
• Duration: 2 days.
• From Boerne, Follow TX-46 to TX-16 and continue onto Bandera.
• Duration: 2 day.
• Finish from TX-16 to Bandera at the Park on the River.
• Duration: 1 day.
The Trail
Thank you for your interest in following our route from Plantersville to Bandera! We’re still finalizing the path for Cowboy’s Last Ride, as many unknown variables can affect where we can safely travel. Factors like finding suitable camping spots, parking areas, mule rest spots, and trails that won’t disrupt regular traffic all play a role in shaping our plans.
Please check back often—as the map may change as we get closer to departure. Once Larry sets out, we’ll update the itinerary day by day, as we expect conditions on the trail to shift. We appreciate your patience, understanding, and ongoing support while we work out the details to make this journey possible.