Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

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October 2025

Oct 25
9:30a
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Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Oct 25
2:00p
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Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!
Oct 30
8:30a
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Trail Maintenance Mornings

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Volunteer your time with Enchanted Rock SNA staff and work to rebuild our trails.
Oct 31
3:30p
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Create-a-Cryptid Skins and Skulls

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us for this special Halloween event to learn about native animals and their features with Ranger Hannah, then turn your imagination on high and create your own Texas cryptid based on our critters!
Oct 31
6:00p
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"Baking" Enchanted Rock: Dutch Oven Brownies and Igneous Rock Formation

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
How did those bumps, cracks, and lumps get there? Join Ranger Hannah and Texas Outdoor Family for a lesson on Dutch oven cooking and geology.
Oct 31
6:30p
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Enchanted Rock State Natural Area | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (Registration Open)

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.

November 2025

Nov 1
10:00a
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Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Nov 1
3:30p
End Date

Create-a-Cryptid Skins and Skulls

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us for this special Halloween event to learn about native animals and their features with Ranger Hannah, then turn your imagination on high and create your own Texas cryptid based on our critters!
Nov 2
9:00a
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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!
Nov 8
9:30a
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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.
Nov 8
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 8
12:30p
End Date

Enchanting Rocks

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
Nov 9
9:00a
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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.
Nov 9
2:00p
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Tracking 101

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Learn about some of the common animals of Central Texas, their prints, and how to track a wounded animal at our new northern addition.
Nov 12
4:00p
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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 13
10:00a
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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 15
10:00a
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Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Nov 20
10:00a
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.
Nov 21
7:00p
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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 22
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 22
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!
Nov 22
6:30p
End Date

November Star Party with the Hill Country Astronomers

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 23
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.
Nov 23
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.
Nov 23
12:30p
End Date

Enchanting Rocks

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our gazebo and learn about the geology, rocks, and minerals that make this park so ENCHANTING!
Nov 28
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 29
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.

December 2025

Dec 6
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 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!
Dec 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.
Dec 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!
Dec 11
10:00a
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.
Dec 12
11:00a
End Date

Tracking 101

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Learn about some of the common animals of Central Texas, their prints, and how to track a wounded animal at our new northern addition.
Dec 13
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 13
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 14
10:00a
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Art in the Park! Ornaments at Erock

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Craft your own "wild" ornament and learn about Leave No Trace principles with Ranger Hannah.
Dec 18
10:00a
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.
Dec 19
5:30p
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Cold 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!
Dec 20
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 27
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 27
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!
Dec 28
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.
Dec 31
11:15p
End Date

Midnight Summit First Day Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us for a Rock'ing New Year's Eve Hike on our Summit Trail and ring in the new year with fellow outdoor enthusiasts, adventurers, rangers, and rock-lovers under the stars*!

January 2026

Jan 3
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.
Jan 8
10:00a
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.
Jan 10
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.
Jan 14
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!
Jan 17
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.
Jan 24
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.

February 2026

Feb 11
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!

March 2026

Mar 11
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!

April 2026

Apr 8
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!
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!

May 2026

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!

June 2026

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!