Know About Enchanted Rock
This is one of the largest rock formations in the United States. The twin granite rocks which are commonly called as the Enchanted Rock rise about 425 feet from the surface of the earth.
Enchanted rock and its little neighbor Little Rock with several small hills are covered under the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Although you will find many highs and lows but these twin rock and their little neighbor stand out from the rest.
The Little Rock next to the pinkish dome is a small hill which appears green due to the greenery which it holds. The pink granite rock on the other hand has a cover of lichens and mosses on its slope but the top appears pink and barren. The rock is actually the magma chamber and represents the solidified magma which flows below the surface of the central Texas.
The Enchanted rocks got exposed to the earth surface due to weathering and exfoliation process carried out by the nature since centuries. On your way to the summit you will come across the large boulders and sheets of rocks which are formed due to exfoliation and weathering. The geologists blame the wind and the water for this which percolates in the cracks and expands and contracts due to freezing which cause the rocks to split. This is also the main reason why the rock produces the particular creaking and crying sound during nights.
The rock is haunted by number of folklores and legends which still circulate among the natives inhabiting nearby area. There is one story where the Spanish who escaped the Indian captors by hiding in the rocks. He was said to be swallowed by the rock and reappeared. He is said to still bewitch the area.
The enchanted rock holds some of the most delicate ecosystem. You will find different types of flora and fauna native to the region. The trails will take you to the summit which is very different from the slops. The slope in fact has around hundred species of lichens, mosses and liverworts. You will also find the species of grasses and number of oak species. But the top is almost barren. It is in fact a stretch of granite from where you will get a 360 degree view of the surrounding area.