Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

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April 2026

Apr 12
10:30a
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!
Apr 12
3:00p
End Date

Women's Hike at Enchanted Rock

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Explore new trails, make new friends, see new sights. Beginner friendly!
Apr 16
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.
Apr 17
9:30a
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.
Apr 18
9:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Apr 18
8:00p
End Date

Spring Star Party with UT ASA

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join the University of Texas Astronomy Students Association for a fabulous Star Party under our Central Texas skies!
Apr 19
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! An hour plus of fairly easy hiking and observing, starting at the Summit Trail gazebo.
Apr 19
12:30p
End Date

Enchanting Rocks

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a volunteer at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
Apr 25
9:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Apr 25
2:00p
End Date

Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!
Apr 26
9:00a
End Date

Wild Plants Unlimited!

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Texas Master Naturalist Constance Weaver to examine examples of the many uses of native plants by the First Peoples.
Apr 26
9:30a
End Date

Guided Hike at New Northern Enchanted Rock Property

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a first glimpse at the newest addition to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, to the north of the main park.

May 2026

May 1
9:00a
End Date

Flower Moon Wildflower Wander

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
What's blooming at Enchanted Rock this spring? Take a stroll by the creek with Ranger Hannah on the morning of the FLOWER MOON and find out!
May 2
9:00a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
May 3
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!
May 3
10:00a
End Date

Skins, Skulls, Scales, & Tails

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our interactive table and learn about some of the common creatures of Enchanted Rock, as well as safety tips on what to do if you encounter them while hiking.
May 9
9:00a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
May 10
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.
May 10
12:30p
End Date

Enchanting Rocks

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a volunteer at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
May 10
3:00p
End Date

Women's Hike at Enchanted Rock

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Explore new trails, make new friends, see new sights. Beginner friendly!
May 13
4:00p
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!
May 14
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.
May 16
9:00a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
May 16
8:30p
End Date

New Moon Night Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Hike the challenging 0.8-mile Summit Trail with a ranger shortly after sunset and experience the magic of nightfall on Enchanted Rock!
May 17
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.
May 21
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.
May 22
9:00a
End Date

Guided Hike at New Northern Enchanted Rock Property

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a first glimpse at the newest addition to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, to the north of the main park.
May 23
9:00a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
May 23
2:00p
End Date

Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!
May 23
8:25p
End Date

May 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.
May 24
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! An hour plus of fairly easy hiking and observing, starting at the Summit Trail gazebo.
May 24
12:30p
End Date

Enchanting Rocks

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a volunteer at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
May 30
9:00a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
May 30
1:00p
End Date

Binos 101

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
What’s that in the distance?! Learn how to use binoculars to find objects near and far with Ranger Hannah.
May 31
9:00a
End Date

Sunday Morning Wildflower Wander

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
What's blooming at Enchanted Rock this spring? Take a stroll by the creek with Ranger Hannah and find out!

June 2026

Jun 5
9:00a
End Date

Wing Walks

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade.
Jun 6
9:00a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jun 6
8:30p
End Date

Cosmic Creepy Crawlies Night Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us for a night hike on our Loop Trail! This easy hike will take brave visitors spider snuffing and scorpion spotting all the way out to the Scenic Overlook, where we will discuss some of the misconceptions about these arachnids and their presence in our constellations.
Jun 7
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!
Jun 7
10:00a
End Date

Skins, Skulls, Scales, & Tails

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our interactive table and learn about some of the common creatures of Enchanted Rock, as well as safety tips on what to do if you encounter them while hiking.
Jun 10
4:00p
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!
Jun 11
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.
Jun 12
9:00a
End Date

Women's Hike at Enchanted Rock

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Explore new trails, make new friends, see new sights. Beginner friendly!
Jun 13
9:00a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jun 13
8:45p
End Date

Summer Star Party with the Hill Country Astronomers

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Bring your telescope or binoculars and join us for a night of star viewing at Enchanted Rock!
Jun 14
9:00a
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! An hour plus of fairly easy hiking and observing, starting at the Summit Trail gazebo.
Jun 14
12:00p
End Date

Enchanting Rocks

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park volunteer at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
Jun 18
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.
Jun 19
9:00a
End Date

Guided Hike at New Northern Enchanted Rock Property

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a first glimpse at the newest addition to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, to the north of the main park.
Jun 20
9:00a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jun 21
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.
Jun 27
9:00a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jun 28
9:00a
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.
Jun 28
12:00p
End Date

Enchanting Rocks

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park volunteer at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
Jun 28
12:30p
End Date

Enchanting Rocks

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

September 2026

Sep 5
8:00p
End Date

September Star Party with the Central Texas Astronomers

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join the CTA for a for a night of star viewing at Enchanted Rock! Set out your blankets, turn off your phones, and prepare for a night of stargazing at our International Dark Sky Park.
Sep 26
2:00p
End Date

Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!

October 2026

Oct 24
2:00p
End Date

Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!