Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

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July 2025

Jul 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!
Jul 9
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!
Jul 11
10:00a
End Date

Hydrate with a Ranger

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Water? Check. Map? Check. Electrolytes? We have you covered.
Jul 12
8:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jul 12
10:00a
End Date

Skins, Skulls, Scales, & Tails

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our table behind headquarters 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.
Jul 12
8:00p
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 our Scenic Overlook, where we will discuss some of the misconceptions about these arachnids and their presence in our constellations.
Jul 13
10:00a
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.
Jul 13
1:00p
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!
Jul 16
8:30a
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.
Jul 19
8:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jul 19
2:00p
End Date

Safety is a Summit

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our heat and hiking safety table to learn about the best ways to prepare for your outdoor adventures with a ranger!
Jul 20
7:00p
End Date

Faltin's Overlook Sunset Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Experience the evening with a view from Enchanted Rock State Natural Area's newly acquired Faltin's Property.
Jul 25
10:00a
End Date

Hydrate with a Ranger

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Water? Check. Map? Check. Electrolytes? We have you covered.
Jul 26
8:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jul 26
8:00p
End Date

Intro to Astro

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger and volunteers for an introduction to astronomy at our International Dark Sky Park.
Jul 27
10:00a
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.
Jul 27
1:00p
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!

August 2025

Aug 2
8:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug 2
8:00p
End Date

Bat O'Clock

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Hannah and Blanco State Park's Ranger Katy for a chitchat about bats.
Aug 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!
Aug 3
11:00a
End Date

Bug Out!

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
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.
Aug 7
8:30a
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.
Aug 9
8:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug 9
8:00p
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 our Scenic Overlook, where we will discuss some of the misconceptions about these arachnids and their presence in our constellations.
Aug 10
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.
Aug 10
1:00p
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!
Aug 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!
Aug 13
8:30p
End Date

Perseids Party!

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stargaze with us and see some meteors on the second night of the Perseids Meteor Shower!
Aug 15
8:00p
End Date

History of Enchanted Rock- Campfire Chat

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Sit around the campfire with a ranger and volunteer and learn about the geologic and human history of our State Natural Area.
Aug 16
8:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug 16
2:00p
End Date

Safety is a Summit

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our heat and hiking safety table to learn about the best ways to prepare for your outdoor adventures with a ranger!
Aug 20
8:30a
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.
Aug 22
10:00a
End Date

Hydrate with a Ranger

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Water? Check. Map? Check. Electrolytes? We have you covered.
Aug 23
8:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug 23
8:00p
End Date

Black Moon Geology Night Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger and geologist for an evening exploration of the geology of Enchanted Rock and a tour of the stars from the Summit.
Aug 24
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.
Aug 24
1:00p
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!
Aug 30
8:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

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

Hydrate with a Ranger

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Water? Check. Map? Check. Electrolytes? We have you covered.
Aug 31
9:00a
End Date

Safety is a Summit

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our heat and hiking safety table to learn about the best ways to prepare for your outdoor adventures with a ranger!
Aug 31
11:00a
End Date

Bug Out!

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
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.

September 2025

Sep 4
8:30a
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.
Sep 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.
Sep 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!
Sep 7
1:00p
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!
Sep 7
7:45p
End Date

Corn Moon Viewing Party

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Bring your telescope and binoculars and join us for an evening of moon viewing!
Sep 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!
Sep 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.
Sep 17
8:30a
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.
Sep 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.
Sep 21
1:00p
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!
Sep 26
7:30p
End Date

Magical Mothing 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.
Sep 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.
Sep 28
11:00a
End Date

Bug Out!

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
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.

October 2025

Oct 2
8:30a
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.
Oct 4
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.
Oct 5
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!
Oct 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!
Oct 11
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.
Oct 11
7:00p
End Date

October 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.
Oct 12
10:00a
End Date

Wild Plants Unlimited!

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Texas Master Naturalists Constance Weaver and Stephen Bishop and examine examples of the many uses of native plants by the First Peoples.
Oct 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.
Oct 24
7:30p
End Date

Magical Mothing 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.
Oct 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.

November 2025

Nov 12
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!
Nov 28
7:30p
End Date

Magical Mothing 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.

December 2025

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!

January 2026

Jan 1
8:30a
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.
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!

February 2026

Feb 5
8:30a
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.
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 5
8:30a
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.
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!

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!