The state of Texas acquired this area of 1643.5 acres in 1979 and opened it for the visitors in 1984. Since then Enchanted rock State Natural Area is visited by number of tourists from around the world. The centre of attraction is the pink granite dome which stands out from the rest and is called as the famous Enchanted Rock. It is in fact twin domes or what you can say mounds which have an immediate neighbor as well called as little rock. All the three stand out in the Texas hill country.

The Enchanted Rock
The rock remains isolated and is not on a direct route to any town. It is about fifteen miles from Fredericksburg and as you take a curve along the ranch road 965 they appear in full view standing peacefully under the bright sunlight.

This huge mass of solidified magma came to the earth surface due to exfoliation and erosion. You can call it a small piece of the molten mass of the magma which runs below the Texas.

The natural features of the area
The park has in store different colors and shapes of igneous rocks to marvel besides the natural flora and fauna.

The area holds delicate ecosystem of different wild species of animal and plants. You will find here different species of cacti, wildflowers and plant species. Among the wilds you will come across the white tail dears, foxes and many more.

Trails for hiking
The park gives you seven miles of hiking trails and four miles of loop trails. The Summit Trail is an easy and direct route to the top of the dome. The six miles Summit Trail involves 425 foot elevation gain hike to the top of the   enchanted rock.  The Loop Trail is a four mile circular track and is famous among the backpackers and hikers. This loop passes around most of the granite pieces and keeps most of the time around the base of the rock.

Enchanted rock Fissure
An Enchanted Rock Fissure which is 1000 foot long granite cave is also one of the places in this national park which you can explore if you are one of the experts in hiking and rock climbing. There are other different routes as well, the list of which can be obtained by the visitors from the park headquarters.

Activities that you can take in this area
The park is opened for the visitors from the morning till five in the evening for different activities such as hiking, picnicking, and tracking, rock climbing and camping. Biking is allowed on the flat surface only. The common trails are well marked and give most of the scenic views of the area and beyond.

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