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1. November
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 insects who call the small aquatic part of our park home. If you'd like to picnic by the pond afterwards, pack a lunch and some hand sanitizer! This hike will be about 1.14 miles in length and features our Frontside, Loop, and Connecting Trails.
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: No registration is required for this event.
7. November
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Come see why our most popular trail brings in crowds from around the world! Rangers and/or volunteers will lead a guided hike to the top of Enchanted Rock on our 0.8 mile Summit Trail. 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.
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 the Guided Summit Hike will be cancelled.
7. November
Take a step back in technological time and learn the basics of land navigation using a map, then find park geocaches on paper and mobile devices with the help of a ranger or volunteer.
This program will teach visitors how to read and understand trail and topographic maps, compass interpretation, and how both of these concepts relate to the modern geocaching. Participants will then practice their newfound skills to locate two park geocaches using a paper map!
Meet: Gazebo at Summit Trailhead
Bring: Charged phone , Trail Map (which can be acquired upon check-in at park Headquarters), sunscreen, long pants, good hiking shoes. Optional: GPS unit.
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: Email Hannah Pickens ahead of time to reserve your spot. This program will be capped at 15 participants
7. November
Sit around the campfire and learn about the geologic and human history of our State Natural Area.
Warm your hands by the fire while volunteer Mark and Ranger Hannah weave the tale of Enchanted Rock, starting from the very top.
Meet: Main campground behind the 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.
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.
8. November
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 introduce visitors to the geology of the area, and show you the world through the eyes of a geologist.
Treffpunkt: Pavillon am Fuß des Summit Trail
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.
Anmeldung: Schicken Sie Hannah Pickens vor der Veranstaltung eine E-Mail, um Ihren Platz zu reservieren.
8. November
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!
Treffpunkt: Gazebo am Summit Trailhead.
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.
14. November
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Come see why our most popular trail brings in crowds from around the world! Rangers and/or volunteers will lead a guided hike to the top of Enchanted Rock on our 0.8 mile Summit Trail. 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.
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 the Guided Summit Hike will be cancelled.
14. November
Experience the nocturnal side of Enchanted Rock with our nighttime guided hike to the summit.
As we go up the rock, Ranger Hannah will tell us a little about the different ways nocturnal animals have adapted their senses to better live in the dark.
Treffpunkt: Gazebo am Summit Trailhead.
Bring: Water, red lights, headlamps, bug spray, comfortable hiking shoes, layers
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: Email Hannah Pickens ahead of time to reserve your spot. Hikes will be capped at 20 guests.
20. November
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 Sunday mornings for introductory birdwatching walks (0.5 miles).
Meet: Loop Trailhead in parking lot 1.
Bring: Binoculars, water, sun protection, bird guides.
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.
21. November
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Come see why our most popular trail brings in crowds from around the world! Rangers and/or volunteers will lead a guided hike to the top of Enchanted Rock on our 0.8 mile Summit Trail. 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.
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 the Guided Summit Hike will be cancelled.
21. November
What else is gobble-worthy around Central Texas?
Stop by our table at the gazebo on Summit Trail and learn about the edible native plants and animals that people have harvested and gathered around for thousands of years.
Meet: Gazebo on Summit Trail
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 registration is required for this event.
21. November
Set out your blankets, turn off your phones, and prepare for a night of stargazing at our International Dark Sky Park.
Join the Austin Astronomical Society for a tour through space. Multiple telescopes will be set up in Parking Lot 1 for viewing stars, star clusters, galaxies and more! NOTE: This is NOT a night hike. Star Parties are stationary programs.
As an International Dark Sky Park, Enchanted Rock boasts some of the darkest skies in this part of Texas, which means the stars at night ARE big and bright deep in the heart of Texas.
Meet: Park in Lot 2 (Summit Trail parking), and hike over the low water crossing to Parking Lot 1. Let us know if you need any special accommodations!
Bring
Your imagination
Lawn chair (optional)
Dress for the weather
Flashlight (preferably with a red lens; mainly for walk back to vehicle/campsite)
Binoculars
Telescopes (arrive around 6 to set up while there's still light)
Please no white flashlights or cell phone use while at the Star Party (it can take 20-30 minutes for eyes to adjust from bright light to darkness). Red tinted lights are permitted.
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.
Register: If you have a Microsoft account, you may register online at our Form. Otherwise, check this page on the day of the event for updates or cancellations.
All programs are weather dependent.
If you are arriving before or after office hours, you will need to use the self-pay station or kiosk to obtain your park entrance permit. These are located at the front of the office.
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