Fredericksburg Encahnted Rock

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

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(2.4K) · State park in Fredericksburg, United States
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Oct 23, 2024
We visited with family. We’d booked and arrived early as we thought it would be busy. It wasn’t crowded at all and we were very pleasantly surprised. Interesting vegetation and a comfortable climb up…Full review by Trifecta2407
Oct 21, 2024
We went here on a Fall day and it was not super hot. It was beautiful. They said 45 minutes to get to the summit but it took us less. Great views and a well cared for park. It would have been rough …Full review by jpc1602
Aug 18, 2024
Great location for a morning hike. Have hiked to the summit several times and appreciate the views more on each visit. Slow and early is my approach.Full review by MCGarza
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Do you need to make a reservation just to go on a hike? We are not camping there.
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Their website recommends you make a reservation to hike. They limit the number of people to protect the environment which I appreciate. I went with a friend on a Monday , …
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Their website recommends you make a reservation to hike. They limit the number of people to protect the environment which I appreciate. I went with a friend on a Monday , when the weather was expected to be nice. Wanted to make sure we could hike since we were in the region to hike. Planning ahead worked well. I could see that it would be a popular place and may get crowded in the spring. Easy to make reservations in advance online
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Answer by Cathy S · Dec 30, 2024
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Can you fish and where is fishing located
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i don't have experience hiking on granite, is it very slippery? very risk and difficult? i'm 65 and has minimum hiking …
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i don't have experience hiking on granite, is it very slippery? very risk and difficult? i'm 65 and has minimum hiking experience, not sure if I can get to the tip by myself
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Hi Jeannie In my experience it is very slippery following any rainfall. When it's dry it is ok with suitable footwear i.e with good grips. There were people in their sixties walking this peak …
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Hi Jeannie In my experience it is very slippery following any rainfall. When it's dry it is ok with suitable footwear i.e with good grips. There were people in their sixties walking this peak when I was there, but they looked reasonably fit and experienced. Hope that helps.
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Does anyone know if showers are available/open at this time? (keeping COVID in mind)
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When we visited at the beginning of the year, the showers were open to campers but only after 5 PM. During the rest of the day, the toilets and shower blocks were locked and there were …
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When we visited at the beginning of the year, the showers were open to campers but only after 5 PM. During the rest of the day, the toilets and shower blocks were locked and there were port-a-potties available for toilet use. Again, this was back in January so I'm not sure if it's still the same as of currently.
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Answer by Lydia P · Apr 29, 2021
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Am I able to go on the hiking trail by myself or someone has to be with me?
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I've hiked it numerous times both with friends and by myself. We hiked it in June, and it was very hot. Be sure to wear a baseball cap, put on sunscreen and carry water. There are some …
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I've hiked it numerous times both with friends and by myself. We hiked it in June, and it was very hot. Be sure to wear a baseball cap, put on sunscreen and carry water. There are some places that are steep, and it's easier with tennis shoes that grip. Enjoy. It really a wonderful hike. You can also hike around the bottom if you don't want to go to the top.
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A stream is navigable by statute if it retains an average width of 30 feet from the mouth up.2 It is important to understand that the entire stream bed is...
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Visitors can actually climb and explore the inside of the cave, or hike outdoors along the nearby trail
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In warm weather (apr-oct), it's wise to begin the hike early in the morning
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There are camping spots available in the park
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To guarantee entrance, make sure you reserve a day pass or show up shortly after the park opens
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As a visitor limit may close the park to crowds until 5pm on weekend days
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Free for anyone to explore if they are not afraid of tight spaces and things with lots of legs
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Because of its popularity and limited parking, it's a good idea to arrive early on weekends
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If you love photography then you will love this place as you will get to watch a lot of birds here
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This place is about 130-meters above the sea level and you must have enough stamina to complete the trail
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Dogs are allowed on the loop trail, but not allowed on the summit
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The ascent takes about an hour, and hikers are rewarded with a magnificent view of the Hill Country
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The natural area surrounding the park is great for birdwatching
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Also, it gets HOT here so bring lots and lots of water
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Bring lots and lots of water
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These pools are typically dry during the summer and fall months
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The dome heats up during the day and cools off at night, making a crackling noise that the Tonkawa people believed were ghost fires
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