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Aug 21
Join a ranger for a first glimpse at the newest addition to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Registration required for this event.
Join a ranger for a 1.6-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newly acquired northern property. Advance registration is required for this hike, and attendance will be capped at 10 vehicles.
Bring: Water, good hiking shoes, sun protection
Cost: Free with park admission. Park admission is free with a Texas State Parks Pass. Purchase day passes online ahead of time to guarantee entry.
Registration: Email Hannah Pickens ahead of time to reserve your spot.
Aug 22
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Come see why our 0.8-mile Summit Trail brings in crowds from around the world! Rangers and/or volunteers will lead a guided hike to the top of Enchanted Rock. This challenging trail climbs 425 feet in elevation and features many unique geologic features, as well as beautiful panoramic views of the park and surrounding Llano Uplift.
Meet: Gazebo at the Summit Trailhead
Bring: Hiking boots or shoes with good tread, water (32 oz per hour per person), binoculars, sunscreen, appropriate attire.
Cost: Free with park admission. Park admission is free with a Texas State Parks Pass. Day passes can be purchased ahead of time on our website.
Registration: There is no registration required for this event.
All programs subject to cancellation due to weather or emergency. In the case of rainfall or wet conditions on the granite, Summit Trail will close and rangers will cancel the Guided Summit Hike.
Aug 22
Come join our Junior Ranger Academy and learn how to protect the outdoors, leave no trace, and hike like a park ranger.
Earn the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area Junior Ranger badge!
Meet: Day use tables at the Interpretive Loop Trail
Bring: Water, sun protection, closed toed shoes. Junior Ranger Books and badges provided by park staff!
Cost: Free with park admission. Park admission is free with a Texas State Parks Pass. Day passes can be purchased ahead of time on our website.
Registration: No advance registration is required for this event.
Aug 23
Join a ranger for a 2.0-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s southern property, acquired September of 2024. Registration is required.
This hike will take visitors on a moderate 2.0-mile hike showcasing the natural beauty of the Enchanted Rock area, including vernal pools, native plants and animals, rolling grasses, and oak savanna. Hikers should expect and come prepared for off-trail hiking. Advance registration is required for this hike, and attendance will be capped at 25 visitors.
Bring: Water, long pants, good hiking shoes, layers
Cost: Free with park admission. Park admission is free with a Texas State Parks Pass. Purchase day passes online ahead of time to guarantee entry.
Registration: Email Hannah Pickens ahead of time to reserve your spot. Please note: REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. THE LAST DAY TO EMAIL AND REGISTER YOUR PARTY FOR THIS EVENT IS THE SUNDAY PRIOR TO THE HIKE.
Aug 28
Explore new trails, make new friends, see new sights. Beginner friendly!
Join Rangers for our monthly women's hike at Enchanted Rock. No experience necessary, all levels welcome! Trail selection varies by month. 1.5 miles round trip.
Meet: Gazebo at the Summit Trailhead
Bring: Hiking boots or shoes with good tread, water (32 oz per hour per person), binoculars, sunscreen, appropriate attire.
Cost: Free with park admission. Park admission is free with a Texas State Parks Pass. Day passes can be purchased ahead of time on our website.
Registration: There is no registration required for this event.
All programs subject to cancellation due to weather or emergency. In the case of rainfall or wet conditions on the granite, elevated trails will close.
Aug 29
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Come see why our 0.8-mile Summit Trail brings in crowds from around the world! Rangers and/or volunteers will lead a guided hike to the top of Enchanted Rock. This challenging trail climbs 425 feet in elevation and features many unique geologic features, as well as beautiful panoramic views of the park and surrounding Llano Uplift.
Meet: Gazebo at the Summit Trailhead
Bring: Hiking boots or shoes with good tread, water (32 oz per hour per person), binoculars, sunscreen, appropriate attire.
Cost: Free with park admission. Park admission is free with a Texas State Parks Pass. Day passes can be purchased ahead of time on our website.
Registration: There is no registration required for this event.
All programs subject to cancellation due to weather or emergency. In the case of rainfall or wet conditions on the granite, Summit Trail will close and rangers will cancel the Guided Summit Hike.
Aug 30
Earth science at work inside Enchanted Rock SNA! Take a short hike with us to examine and learn about our resident EarthScope station.
What is an EarthScope Station? This is a geophysical instrument actively measuring motion of our North American tectonic plate, atmospheric moisture, and other properties of our surroundings. Our station is part of a significant international effort that obtains data for both near real time and long term forecasting of earth behaviors (such as earthquakes and weather) that affect us all. Volunteer Mark will lead a short (0.5-mile round trip) hike to our station, explain the significance of what we're seeing, and offer visitors the opportunity to examine science up close.
Meet: Campground shower building
Cost: Free with park admission. Park admission is free with a Texas State Parks Pass. Day passes can be purchased ahead of time on our website.
Bring: Good shoes for hiking, long pants, appropriate sun protection, water
Registration: Email Hannah Pickens ahead of time to reserve your spot. This program will be capped at 20 day use guests- campers need not make a reservation
Aug 30
Join park volunteer Mark at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
Volunteer Mark will be answering questions, displaying samples, and sharing explanations about the geologic forces that produced our resident exfoliation domes. Come learn about granite, schist, gneiss, and more!
Meet: Gazebo at the Summit Trailhead.
Cost: Free with park admission. Park admission is free with a Texas State Parks Pass. Day passes can be reserved or purchased ahead of time on our website.
Registration: There is no registration required for this event.
Sep 5
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Come see why our 0.8-mile Summit Trail brings in crowds from around the world! Rangers and/or volunteers will lead a guided hike to the top of Enchanted Rock. This challenging trail climbs 425 feet in elevation and features many unique geologic features, as well as beautiful panoramic views of the park and surrounding Llano Uplift.
Meet: Gazebo at the Summit Trailhead
Bring: Hiking boots or shoes with good tread, water (32 oz per hour per person), binoculars, sunscreen, appropriate attire.
Cost: Free with park admission. Park admission is free with a Texas State Parks Pass. Day passes can be purchased ahead of time on our website.
Registration: There is no registration required for this event.
All programs subject to cancellation due to weather or emergency. In the case of rainfall or wet conditions on the granite, Summit Trail will close and rangers will cancel the Guided Summit Hike.
Sep 5
Rangers will be sharing information about some of the many insects that call Enchanted Rock home at the gazebo on the base of Summit Trail.
Insect nets, catch jars, and guides will be available for visitor use to observe and identify our 6-legged friends! Feel free to come and go, either on your way into the park or after you finish your hike.
Meet: Gazebo at the base of Summit Trail.
Bring: A sense of curiosity!
Cost: Free with park admission. Park admission is free with a Texas State Parks Pass. Day passes can be purchased ahead of time on our website.
Registration: There is no registration required for this event
Sep 5
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States with a Labor Day weekend campfire chat commemorating the history of Enchanted Rock, told through the stories of its people.
Meet: Campground shower building
Cost: Free with park admission. Park admission is free with a Texas State Parks Pass. Day passes can be purchased ahead of time on our website.
Bring: Good shoes for hiking, long pants, appropriate sun protection, water
Registration: Email Hannah Pickens ahead of time to reserve your spot. This program will be capped at 20 day use guests- campers need not make a reservation
Sep 6
Join a ranger for a short hike out to Frog Pond and explore some of the aquatic life of the park!
Bring your hiking boots, sun protection, and sense of curiosity for this Sunday morning exploration of Frog Pond! Sights include native birds, frogs, snakes, and insects who call the small aquatic part of our park home. If you'd like to picnic by the pond afterwards, pack a lunch and some hand sanitizer! This hike will be about 1.14 miles in length and features our Frontside, Loop, and Connecting Trails.
Meet: Gazebo at Summit Trailhead
Bring: Water, sunscreen, hat, bug spray, comfortable hiking shoes.
Cost: Free with park admission. Park admission is free with a Texas State Parks Pass. Purchase day passes online ahead of time to guarantee entry.
Registration: No registration is required for this event.
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