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Oct 10
Join Texas Master Naturalists Constance Weaver and Stephen Bishop to examine examples of the many uses of native plants by the First Peoples.
The First People of Enchanted Rock have lived here for thousands of years. How did they use the many useful plants in the area? Come learn about the trees, vines, shrubs and many other important plants and why these are protected today in the State Natural Area.
Hands-on exercise of basic cordage making with sotol leaves sourced from a private donor.
None of the plants or fiber used in the exhibits are from TPWD properties.
Meet: Day use area by Summit Trailhead
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.
Oct 10
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 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.
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.
Oct 11
Take a hike through time with a geologist and learn more about ERSNA and how to make any hike a GEOLOGY HIKE!
An hour plus of fairly easy hiking and observing, starting at the Summit Trail gazebo.
This 1.0-mile hike around the lower parts of Enchanted Rock will introduce visitors to the geology of the area, and show you the world through the eyes of a geologist.
Meet: Gazebo at the base of Summit Trail
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.
Oct 11
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.
Oct 17
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 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.
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.
Oct 17
Learn about some of the common animals of Central Texas, their scat and prints, and how to track a wounded animal using a field application of concepts!
Meet: Campground shower building
Bring: Long pants, long-sleeved shirt, binoculars, water, sun protection, layers
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: Register online ahead of time with Hannah Pickens.
Oct 23
Sit around the campfire and learn about the geologic and human history of our State Natural Area.
Warm your hands by the fire while Ranger Hannah and volunteer Mark weave the tale of Enchanted Rock, starting from the very top.
Meet: Main campground behind the 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.
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.
Oct 24
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 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.
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.
Oct 24
Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!
Come join our Junior Ranger Academy and learn how to protect the outdoors, leave no trace, and hike like a park ranger. Plus 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.
Oct 24
Join a ranger for an exploration of our most popular trail under the light of the moon!
Experience the nocturnal side of Enchanted Rock with our nighttime guided hike to the summit. Advance registration required.
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 purchased ahead of time on our website.
Registration: Email Hannah Pickens ahead of time to reserve your spot. Hikes will be capped at 25 guests.
Oct 25
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
Oct 25
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.
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