Enchanted Rock
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s a huge pink granite boulder that rises 425 feet and covers 640 acres. Geologists call it a batholith, meaning an underground rock formation that has been revealed by erosion. It is the second-largest batholith in the United States.

Great place to visit in between Fall and Spring, in Summer too, just make sure you carry plenty of water when hiking.

16710 Ranch Road 965
Fredericksburg TX 78624
For more info call (915)247-3903
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Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
The rock is one of the state's best rock climbing sites
For the Hikers
Virtual Trip to Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock in the Handbooks of Texas
Rock Legends
More Pictures of the area


The colors of spring flowers add to the beauty of the colorful rocks

Directions
From Austin:

Take Hwy 290 West to Fredericksburg. Turn right on Milam St (FM 965). 
Travel 17 miles North to Enchanted Rock.

From San Antonio:
Take Hwy 281 North to Johnson City. Turn West on Hwy 290. 
Continue to Fredericksburg, and turn right on Milam St. (FM 965). 
Travel 17 miles North to Enchanted Rock.

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