Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
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Thursday June 5 8:30am - 10:30am CDT
Guided Hike at New Southern Enchanted Rock Property
Join a ranger for a 2.0-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newly acquired southern property. This hike will take visitors on a moderate 2.0-mile hike showcasing the natural beauty of the Enchanted Rock area, including vernal pools, native pla......More
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Saturday June 7 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
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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Wednesday June 11 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time! What's the one thing people more love than parks? Public libraries! Experience a little bit of both at one of our favorite local libraries. This program is ......More
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Friday June 13 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Hydrate with a Ranger
Water? Check. Map? Check. Electrolytes? We have you covered. Join a ranger at the gazebo for a cool drink before or after your hike to the summit and discuss heat safety, illness prevention, and best hiking practices at The Rock!Meet: Gazebo at the base of Summit......More
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Friday June 13 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
History of Enchanted Rock- Campfire Chat
Sit around the campfire with a ranger and volunteer and learn about the geologic and human history of our State Natural Area. Warm your hands by the fire while Ranger Hannah and volunteer Mark weave the tale of Enchanted Rock, starting from the very top. Meet: ......More
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Saturday June 14 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
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 June 14 8:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Cosmic Creepy Crawlies Night Hike
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 constellati......More
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Sunday June 15 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Wing Walks
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade. Take a walk on the mild side at Enchanted Rock and join us for a Sunday morning introductory birdwatching walk. This hike is about 0.5 miles on our shaded Loop Trail. Meet: Loop Trail......More
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Sunday June 15 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
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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Sunday June 15 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Enchanting Rocks
Stop by our gazebo and learn about the geology, rocks, and minerals that make this park so ENCHANTING! Rangers or volunteers will be answering questions, displaying samples, and sharing explanations about the geologic forces that produced our resident exfoliation......More
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Wednesday June 18 8:30am - 10:35am CDT
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, to the north of the main park. Join a ranger for a 1.6-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newly acquired northern property. Advance registration is......More
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Friday June 20 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Hydrate with a Ranger
Water? Check. Map? Check. Electrolytes? We have you covered. Join a ranger at the gazebo for a cool drink before or after your hike to the summit and discuss heat safety, illness prevention, and best hiking practices at The Rock!Meet: Gazebo at the base of Summit......More
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Saturday June 21 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
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 June 21 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Safety is a Summit
Stop by our heat and hiking safety table to learn about the best ways to prepare for your outdoor adventures with a ranger! Ever wondered what's really supposed to be in your hiking bag? How about what dangers to prepare for on the trail? Any interest in hearing ......More
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Sunday June 22 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Frog Pond Frolic
Join a ranger for a short hike out to Frog Pond and explore some of the aquatic life of the park! Bring your hiking boots, sun protection, and sense of curiosity for this Sunday morning exploration of Frog Pond! Sights include native birds, frogs, snakes, and ins......More