Bandera has officially been added to the developing xTexas Trail, a 1,500-mile hiking, cycling and equestrian route stretching across the state, following a grassroots effort by local horse advocates who believe the Cowboy Capital of the World belongs on any trail showcasing rural Texas.

The addition was announced by the xTexas Trail Association ahead of the second anniversary of the project, which founder Charlie Gandy first envisioned while hiking near Lake Tahoe on June 12, 2024.

For Bandera residents, however, the milestone represents more than a new dot on a trail map.