Texas' Enchanted Rock State Natural Area Has It All With Caves, Hiking, Rock Climbing, and Camping
Katie Lawrence
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We’ve talked about a lot of parks in Texas, but few compare to the overwhelming beauty of Enchanted Rock State Natural Area in Fredericksburg. Between a 1,800-foot tall pink granite rock, where the park gets its name to 11 miles of hiking trails and rock climbing opportunities, this park truly has it all. If you’ve never experienced it before, we highly recommend it! It’s one of the best natural wonders in Texas. Before you leave for your adventure, be sure to download your free trial of AllTrails+ for offline maps and more.
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Do you want to see what it’s like to hike to the top of the Enchanted Rock? Check out this YouTube video by Secrets of Texas as he climbs to the top of this natural wonder in Texas.
Check updates on the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area Facebook page so you don’t waste a trip. Fall and winter usually have fewer crowds, and summer is the busiest time of year.
Have you ever been to Enchanted Rock? Let us know your experience in the comments! If you’d like more information about the park, visit the Texas Parks & Wildlife website. Also for more adventure, here are some of the best parks in Texas that are great for hiking.
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Parks In Texas
What are some more of the best parks in Texas?
The parks in Texas offer an opportunity for outdoor adventure. And these are the best Texas parks that is filled with endless opportunities:
- Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Canyon
- Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Salt Flat
- Big Bend National Park, Big Bend
- Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park, Mission
- Colorado Bend State Park, Bend
- Franklin Mountains State Park, El Paso
- Caprock Canyons State Park, Quitaque
- Pedernales Falls State Park, Johnson City
- Monahans Sandhills State Park, Monahans
- McKinney Falls State Park, Austin
- Davis Mountains State Park, Fort Davis
- Inks Lake State Park, Burnet
Don’t forget to read our article to discover more about the best parks in Texas.
What are the coolest natural wonders in Texas?
There are so many natural wonders in Texas and all are worth a visit. But here are 10 of the ones we like the best.
- Natural Bridge Caverns, San Antonio
- Caverns of Sonora, Sonora
- Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area, Rocksprings
- Gorman Falls at Colorado Bend State Park, Bend
- Hamilton Pool Preserve, Dripping Springs
- Padre Island National Seashore, Padre Island
- Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Dell City
- Lost Maples State Natural Area, Vanderpool
- Jacob's Well, Wimberley
- Caddo Lake, Karnack
Be sure to read our previous article telling you more about these natural wonders in Texas.