Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

We purchased our entry ahead of time online and opted for the 6:30am entrance. We just drove right in and put our pass on our car window and had no issues. The hike is short but has a very steep incline. We enjoyed the views very much once we made it to the top. It was still early, but I suggest bringing water and being prepared for the heat. The park itself is maintained well and clean. There are also bathrooms available on the grounds. This is definitely a fun thing to do while in the area.

Beautiful place for a hike and well maintained park. I would recommend going earlier or later in the day to avoid the Texas heat. This is NOT an entry level hike even though it is a short one. The incline is steep and slippery. Make sure you come prepared with hydration, hiking boots/shoes with traction and weather appropriate clothing. There are spots to camp for the night or daily hike. Restrooms and showers are available. Snow Cone Trailer is located at the base of the hiking loop and a nice treat for a big hike!

I love hiking here! Definitely hike to the summit. I think it looks worse than it was! But the views are incredible! Also, the loop that allows dogs is fun too. It was about 5,65 miles. I5 is not 4 miles as some say. Pretty easy, however there are a lot of cacti in the area and if your dog likes to jump at everything that moves, it is a bit tricky keeping them safe! Also, a beautiful little pond is accessible from the trail about 1.5-2 miles in

This State Park offers something that others do not, a 360 view of the park and landscape at almost 2000 ft. Above sea level! Bring a backpack with snacks and plenty of water! Every person should have at minimum 4-6 bottles of water, in my opinion, making the trek to the summit. Also, have a case of water back in a cooler and gallons of water. Sunscreen and cap are recommended and good hiking shoes. We took insect repellent as well. Take a full day here and can spend 3 days here going thru all of the trails. Star gazing at night is best at parking lot 1, I feel. This is one of the top parks on my list! Longhorn Caverns is my second, Dinosaur Valley a third so far...

Well worth a visit. Reservations are a must as are appropriate hiking or tennis shoes. Ground is very uneven and the hike up the dome is very steep at times. The hike is better medium to hard level depends on your liking for hikes. It was slanting a bit at a point. It took us about 23 mins to go uphill and almost same amount of time to climb down. It was worth it for the gorgeous views from the top. The sunset is gorgeous and so does the entire view from the top. It is advisable to wear clothes covering the whole body since there are a lot of flies and mosquitoes and do not touch any plants around as these could be poisonous. Overall a great place to watch the sunset and relax.

Very cool place to go!!! We went on a Thursday, wasn't crowded at all. Early spring is a good time to go. The weather was nice with a light wind. Flowers were blooming. Great place for just a day outing with several different trails and you can hike to the top of Enchanted Rock.

We had a great time hiking here the other day. Like many others, we climbed the dome first, then did the loop trail. The dome was a climb, short but sweet, a climb of 500 ft in a half mile. The rock is not slippery at all. The loop trail is mostly open (unshaded) so bring plenty of water, you need more than you think, it’s 4.5 miles plus, not hard but warm. Get out there and enjoy Texas!

This is a beautiful park. Very clean. If you are able, make sure to walk to the summit. The walk up is rough, but the views are well worth it and coming back down isn’t too bad. If you’re prone to nosebleeds be prepared with tissues.We saw at least 2 people with nosebleeds who were not prepared.