Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
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Thursday December 18 10:00am - 12:05pm CST
Guided Hike at New Northern Enchanted Rock Property
Join a ranger for a first glimpse at the newest addition to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. 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 at......More
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Friday December 19 5:30pm - 7:30pm CST
Cold New Moon Night Hike
THIS HIKE HAS BEEN CANCELLED, 12/19/2025. Hike the challenging 0.8-mile Summit Trail with a ranger shortly after sunset and experience the magic of nightfall on Enchanted Rock! On the darkest night of the month, the stars STILL shine big and bright deep in the he......More
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Saturday December 20 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Hike like a Geologist
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. This 1.0-mile hike around the lower parts of Enchanted Rock will ......More
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Saturday December 20 10:00am - 11:30am CST
Guided Summit Hike
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 4......More
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Saturday December 20 12:30pm - 2:30pm CST
Enchanting Rocks
Join a ranger 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 exfo......More
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Sunday December 21 3:30pm - 4:45pm CST
EarthScope Adventure at Enchanted Rock
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, ......More
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Sunday December 21 5:30pm - 6:30pm CST
History of Erock Winter Solstice Campfire Chat
Sit around the campfire with park staff to learn about the geologic and human history of our State Natural Area. Warm your hands by the fire while volunteer Mark weaves the tale of Enchanted Rock, starting from the very top. Meet: Main campground behind the show......More
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Saturday December 27 10:00am - 11:30am CST
Guided Summit Hike
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 4......More
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Saturday December 27 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy
Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock! Come join our Junior Ranger Academy and learn how to protect the outdoors, leave no trace, and hike like a park ranger. Plus earn the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area Junior Range......More
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Sunday December 28 10:00am - 12:00pm CST
Skins, Skulls, Scales, & Tails
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. What do raccoons eat? How do bobcat teeth look? Are there venomous snakes in the park? Learn the......More
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Thursday January 1 10:00am - 11:30am CST
Guided Summit First Day Hike
Kick your 2026 off right with a ranger guided hike to the summit of Enchanted Rock 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 trai......More
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Saturday January 3 10:00am - 11:30am CST
Guided Summit Hike
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 4......More