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Aug 12
Stargaze with us and see some meteors on the second peak night of the Perseids Meteor Shower!
Bring your telescope and binoculars and join us for an evening of stargazing!
*THIS IS NOT A NIGHT HIKE*.
Join us for a view of the Perseids meteor shower at Enchanted Rock! Activities for the kids and constellation-inspired storytelling provided.
Meet: Parking Lot 1 below headquarters.
Park: Parking Lot 2, then walk across low water crossing to Lot 1.
Bring: Telescopes, binoculars, lawn chairs, cameras
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.
Aug 15
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 and/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, appropriate attire.
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.
Aug 16
Join Rangers for a morning hike to spot some of the reptiles and amphibians of the park. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Bring your hiking boots, sun protection, and sense of curiosity for this guided hike with a focus on the herpetology of the park!
Meet: Gazebo at Summit Trailhead
Bring: Water, sunscreen, hat, bug spray, comfortable hiking shoes.
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. Registration will be capped at 15 attendees.
Aug 21
Join a ranger for a first glimpse at the newest addition to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Registration required for this event.
Join a ranger for a 1.6-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newly acquired northern property. Advance registration is required for this hike, and attendance will be capped at 10 vehicles.
Apportez : Eau, bonnes chaussures de randonnée, protection solaire
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.
Inscription : Envoyez un courriel à Hannah Pickens à l'avance pour réserver votre place.
Aug 22
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 and/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, appropriate attire.
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.
Aug 22
Come join our Junior Ranger Academy and learn how to protect the outdoors, leave no trace, and hike like a park ranger.
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.
Aug 23
Join a ranger for a 2.0-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s southern property, acquired September of 2024. Registration is required.
Cette randonnée modérée de 2,0 miles permet de découvrir la beauté naturelle de la région d'Enchanted Rock, notamment les mares vernales, les plantes et les animaux indigènes, les herbes ondulantes et la savane de chênes. Les randonneurs doivent s'attendre à une randonnée hors sentier et s'y préparer. Il est nécessaire de s'inscrire à l'avance pour cette randonnée, et le nombre de participants sera limité à 25 personnes.
Apportez : De l'eau, un pantalon long, de bonnes chaussures de randonnée, des couches.
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. Please note: REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. THE LAST DAY TO EMAIL AND REGISTER YOUR PARTY FOR THIS EVENT IS THE SUNDAY PRIOR TO THE HIKE.
Aug 28
Explore new trails, make new friends, see new sights. Beginner friendly!
Join Rangers for our monthly women's hike at Enchanted Rock. No experience necessary, all levels welcome! Trail selection varies by month. 1.5 miles round trip.
Meet: Gazebo at the Summit Trailhead
Bring: Hiking boots or shoes with good tread, water (32 oz per hour per person), binoculars, sunscreen, appropriate attire.
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, elevated trails will close.
29 août
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 and/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, appropriate attire.
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.
30 août
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
30 août
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!
Rendez-vous : Gazebo au point de départ du sentier du Sommet.
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.
5 septembre
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 and/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, appropriate attire.
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.
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