The majority of climbing done in the park takes place at Indian Head. Other areas for climbing include Grapevine Hills, Appetite Peak, Boot Rock, Mesa de Anguila, and Dog Canyon. The rock faces of Casa Grande Peak are closed to climbing, and other areas are closed from February 1 to July 15 annually to protect the nesting sites of the endangered Peregrine Falcon. Horseback Riding Visitors to the park are welcome to bring and use personally owned livestock as long as they understand and abide by the rules and regulations governing the use of livestock. A day use permit is required for all stock use and may be obtained at any visitor center, free of charge.
All gravel roads are open to horse riders.
Horses are not permitted upon the paved roads or the shoulders of the paved roads. Cross country horse travel is permitted throughout the park, except for the Chisos Mountains area. Horses are not permitted on the interpretive nature trails in the park since they were only designed for foot travel. The short trails into Santa Elena and Boquillas Canyons are also restricted to pedestrians only. The Pine Canyon Trail in the Pine Canyon Designated Natural Research Area is closed to horses.