Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
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Saturday December 6 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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Sunday December 7 9:00am - 10:00am CST
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
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Sunday December 7 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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Wednesday December 10 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
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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Thursday December 11 10:00am - 12:00pm CST
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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Friday December 12 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Tracking 101
Learn about some of the common animals of Central Texas, their prints, and how to track a wounded animal at our new northern addition. Meet: Campground shower buildingBring: Long pants, long-sleeved shirt, binoculars, water, sun protection, layersCost: Free with ......More
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Saturday December 13 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 13 6:00pm - 8:30pm CST
Christmas Starfest at Enchanted Rock
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......More
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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