Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

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Events

November 2026

Nov 6
10:00a
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Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Nov 7
10:00a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Nov 7
3:30p
End Date

"X" Marks the Geocache

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Take a step back in technological time and learn the basics of land navigation using a map, then find park geocaches on paper and mobile devices with the help of a ranger or volunteer.
Nov 7
5:30p
End Date

History of Enchanted Rock Campfire Chat

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Sit around the campfire and learn about the geologic and human history of our State Natural Area.
Nov 8
9:30a
End Date

Hike Like a Geologist

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Take a hike through time with a geologist and learn more about ERSNA and how to make any hike a GEOLOGY HIKE!
Nov 8
12:30p
End Date

Enchanting Rocks

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join park volunteer Mark at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
Nov 12
8:30a
End Date

Trail Maintenance Mornings

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Volunteer your time with Enchanted Rock SNA staff and work to rebuild our trails.
Nov 14
10:00a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Nov 14
5:45p
End Date

Senses on the Summit Night Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Experience the nocturnal side of Enchanted Rock with our nighttime guided hike to the summit.
Nov 19
8:30a
End Date

Trail Maintenance Mornings

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Volunteer your time with Enchanted Rock SNA staff and work to rebuild our trails.
Nov 20
9:00a
End Date

Wing Walks

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade.
Nov 20
7:00p
End Date

Moth Madness Campfire Chat

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Clair and her trusty bug sheet around the campfire for an exploration on the insect offerings of Erock.
Nov 21
10:00a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Nov 21
10:30a
End Date

Talkin' Turkey

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
What else is gobble-worthy around Central Texas?
Nov 21
6:00p
End Date

November Star Party with the Austin Astronomical Society

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Set out your blankets, turn off your phones, and prepare for a night of stargazing at our International Dark Sky Park.
Nov 22
9:00a
End Date

Guided Hike at New Southern Enchanted Rock Property

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a 2.0-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newly acquired southern property.
Nov 22
1:30p
End Date

Guided Hike at Enchanted Rock Backcountry Area

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a guided hike at the newest addition to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, to the north of the main park.
Nov 28
10:00a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Nov 29
9:30a
End Date

EarthScope Adventure at Enchanted Rock

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Earth science at work inside Enchanted Rock SNA! Take a short hike with us to examine and learn about our resident EarthScope station.
Nov 29
12:30p
End Date

Enchanting Rocks

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join park volunteer Mark at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!

December 2026

Dec 4
10:00a
End Date

Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Dec 5
10:00a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Dec 6
9:00a
End Date

Frog Pond Frolic

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a short hike out to Frog Pond and explore some of the aquatic life of the park!
Dec 10
8:30a
End Date

Trail Maintenance Mornings

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Volunteer your time with Enchanted Rock SNA staff and work to rebuild our trails.
Dec 12
10:00a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Dec 12
6:00p
End Date

Christmas Starfest at Enchanted Rock

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
What's better than wishing upon a star? Wishing upon 4,500 stars at once.... and also, Santa at the same time! Join Texas Parks and Wildlife staff for our biggest star party of the year, with telescopes run by experienced Rangers, holiday activities for the kids, a star tour, and an introductory astronomy lesson.
Dec 13
9:30a
End Date

Hike Like a Geologist

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Take a hike through time with a geologist and learn more about ERSNA and how to make any hike a GEOLOGY HIKE!
Dec 13
12:30p
End Date

Enchanting Rocks

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join park volunteer Mark at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
Dec 17
8:30a
End Date

Trail Maintenance Mornings

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Volunteer your time with Enchanted Rock SNA staff and work to rebuild our trails.
Dec 18
7:00p
End Date

Moth Madness Campfire Chat

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Clair and her trusty bug sheet around the campfire for an exploration on the insect offerings of Erock.
Dec 19
10:00a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Dec 19
3:30p
End Date

"X" Marks the Geocache

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Take a step back in technological time and learn the basics of land navigation using a map, find park geocaches on paper, and graduate to using your device to locate park geocaches.
Dec 19
5:30p
End Date

History of Enchanted Rock Campfire Chat

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Sit around the campfire and learn about the geologic and human history of our State Natural Area.
Dec 20
9:30a
End Date

EarthScope Adventure at Enchanted Rock

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Earth science at work inside Enchanted Rock SNA! Take a short hike with us to examine and learn about our resident EarthScope station.
Dec 20
12:30p
End Date

Enchanting Rocks

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join park volunteer Mark at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
Dec 23
5:30p
End Date

Super Full Cold Moon Night Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Experience the nocturnal side of Enchanted Rock with our nighttime guided hike to the summit under the light of the December full moon.
Dec 24
10:30a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cookies & Cowboy Coffee

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Rangers for cozy sweet treats on Christmas Eve and learn about park history at our Day Use Area.
Dec 25
9:00a
End Date

Christmas Morning Bird Walk

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Who's that chirping in the trees? Join a ranger with your morning cup of coffee and take a walk on the mild side with this introductory birdwatching walk.
Dec 26
10:00a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.

January 2027

Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Jan 29
10:00a
End Date

Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!

February 2027

Feb 5
10:00a
End Date

Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Feb 26
10:00a
End Date

Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!

March 2027

Mar 5
10:00a
End Date

Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Mar 26
10:00a
End Date

Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!