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Great Time
User: billcchilders - 5/30/2010  [View Log Page]
Rating: 3stars Difficulty: 2stars Solitude: 1star
Distance: 2.50 Miles Duration: N/A

My wife and I enjoyed this park very much. There are a few mapped hikes you can follow, but you can also go scrambling.

We started on the summit trail. It took us about 30 mins or so to get to the top at a moderate pace. It can be challening if you push for time. The granite is not slippery at all.

Once we arrived at the top, we took a different, undefined route back. It was very fun. There are plenty of interesting sites to see.

The park was crowded. Get there early and bring your camera.

Huge Piece Of Granite
User: gabegober - 5/22/2010  [View Log Page]
Rating: 5stars Difficulty: 4stars Solitude: 3stars
Distance: 11.00 Miles Duration: 2 days

I LOVE THIS PARK.  I will be going back.  My 5 year old son and I accompanied some friends to backpack the park for the weekend.  We had a blast!  I am very proud to say that my Son had no problem hiking to the summit.  I on the other hand....  I will make sure it is a little cooler the next time we go.

User: Riff Raff - 4/24/2010  [View Log Page]
Rating: 4stars Difficulty: 3stars Solitude: 3stars
Distance: 4.50 Miles Duration: N/A
User: Riff Raff - 4/24/2010  [View Log Page]
Rating: 4point5stars Difficulty: 4point5stars Solitude: 1point5stars
Distance: 0.75 Mile Duration: N/A
Loops and Rock
User: sck003 - 4/17/2010  [View Log Page]
Rating: 5stars Difficulty: 4stars Solitude: 1star
Distance: 8.00 Miles Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Awesome Hike!  Very diverse scenery with amazing rock formations.  Lots of very interesting geologic activity can be seen on and around the rock dome.  Make sure to climb the rock and check out the caves.

User: LunaSkye - 3/20/2010  [View Log Page]
Rating: 4stars Difficulty: 3point5stars Solitude: 2stars
Distance: 1.00 Mile Duration: N/A
Awesome hike with the family.
User: Hoganator - 3/9/2010  [View Log Page]
Rating: 5stars Difficulty: 3stars Solitude: 2stars
Distance: 4.00 Miles Duration: N/A

I have been to Enchanted Rock easily a dozen times in my life but now have the joy of going there with my family. We hiked this trail on a beautiful yet windy day so we were not alone. We hiked the Summit Trail then wound down through the canyon and onto the smaller rocks exploring all of the incredible rock formations along the way. The Summit Trail was crowded but the further we traveled from it onto the smaller rocks the fewer people we saw. We went close to an hour at one point without even spotting others in the distance. This hike was done with my 10, 6, and 3 year old children thus I gave it a 3 in difficulty. It was a great workout to hike with a child on my shoulders and a pack full of water and all enjoyed it immensely.

Well worth the trip
User: texaskdog - 2/13/2010  [View Log Page]
Rating: 5stars Difficulty: 4stars Solitude: 2stars
Distance: 10.00 Miles Duration: 3 hours

We hiked the summit, the loop, and points in between but not every peak...yet.  Everything great about hiking in one park.  Well worth the $6 admission.  WARNING-Once we got turned away because the park was full.  Rather than let you park on the empty road they made it all no parking so you have to pay or get turned away, not fun when you travel from Austin.  But when you do get in, well worth a day's trip.

Great hike!
User: texaskdog - 2/13/2010  [View Log Page]
Rating: 5stars Difficulty: 4stars Solitude: 3stars
Distance: 8.00 Miles Duration: 3 hours

Best hike near Austin.  The whole park is fun.  Climbing, water crossings, different features.  Just get there early as it can be hard to park and you cant park outside even though there is plenty of room.

Both a literal and figurative high point to end a difficult year!
User: butterflydragon - 12/31/2009  [View Log Page]
Rating: 4stars Difficulty: 3stars Solitude: 2stars
Distance: 1.50 Miles Duration: 2 hours
Yay for elevation changes and scenery!
User: jstrait - 9/2/2009  [View Log Page]
Rating: 4stars Difficulty: 3stars Solitude: 5stars
Distance: 5.00 Miles Duration: N/A

We started out on a Wednesday night and hiked the loop trail by moonlight into the Walnut Springs primative camping area to set up camp. After getting set up, we went to the scenic overlook (incredible by moonlight) then near the Moss Lake camping area. An injury forced us back to camp. The next morning we followed some of the Echo Canyon Trail, more of the Loop Trail and parts of the Turkey Pass Trail. We were pleasantly surprised that Moss Lake actually had water and not surprised that the frog pond was completely dry. We would have liked to explore more, but time kept us from staying any longer. A beautiful hike and a great workout.

User: ChemGal - 6/13/2009  [View Log Page]
Rating: 4stars Difficulty: 3stars Solitude: 1star
Distance: 0.75 Mile Duration: N/A
Decent hike
User: aimsfirst - 5/31/2009  [View Log Page]
Rating: 3stars Difficulty: 2stars Solitude: 3stars
Distance: 1.80 Miles Duration: 1 hour, 10 minutes
I took the Loop Trail hike from the vehicle parking area to the Eagles's Nest camping area. The trail was not difficult and was rather short. I was doing a primitive camp but had arrived a little late for the longer route. The trail was well marked and was easy to see. I was impressed by the park rangers. One arrived at my campsite, I guess checking on her brood (us campers). She saw a fire site and immediately stated that was not legal. It was apparently set by some other camper(s) and was cold. The gnats were pretty bad that night. They enjoyed my lamp. I tried to "off" them but they apparently thought that must be alcohol and enjoyed themselves. The next morning I headed back to the vehicle with no difficulty. Walked a little through the riverbed, just a small stream back to the vehicle. Then hiked to the top of the Enchanted Rock, approximately 30 - 40 minutes. It is a beautiful view before heading back down and away to Austin.
User: barhamb - 5/18/2009  [View Log Page]
Rating: 4stars Difficulty: 3stars Solitude: 1star
Distance: 0.75 Mile Duration: 1 hour
User: barhamb - 5/17/2009  [View Log Page]
Rating: 4stars Difficulty: 3stars Solitude: 1star
Distance: 5.00 Miles Duration: 3 hours, 20 minutes
User: barhamb - 5/16/2009  [View Log Page]
Rating: 4stars Difficulty: 2stars Solitude: 1star
Distance: 3.00 Miles Duration: 3 hours
Excellent hike
User: mc2522 - 5/2/2009  [View Log Page]
Rating: 5stars Difficulty: 3stars Solitude: 4stars
Distance: 5.00 Miles Duration: 3 minutes

Hiked Enchanted Rock for the 4th time on May 2, 2009.   My daughter was with me and my girlfriend (Karen) and I had the best time.   It was so much fun.  Beautiful scenery.

Wonderful
User: Eveline - 4/11/2009  [View Log Page]
Rating: 5stars Difficulty: 3point5stars Solitude: 1star
Distance: 6.20 Miles Duration: N/A

We climbed to the top then looped the base. 

Take Echo Canyon Trail for solitude and beauty
User: Daniel N - 3/22/2009  [View Log Page]
Rating: 5stars Difficulty: 3stars Solitude: 5stars
Distance: 8.50 Miles Duration: 3 hours, 40 minutes

Having grown up in Fredericksburg i spent many weekends and summers exploring Enchanted Rock. I recently returned with my wife and son and had forgotten the beauty and serenity of Enchanted Rock. I do not want to discount the grand vistas and unique experience of climbing to the top of Summit Trail, but far too many people bypass what is the most beautiful and peaceful hikes in Texas. The start of the trail is very unassuming and you can loose the trail if you don't pay attention, but after you are firmly situated in the "saddle" of the two rocks you decend slowly to a small glade with three monolithic rocks that create an otherworldly environment that is perfect to relax and enjoy the nature around you. There are a number of rock climbing trails that spur off from the path and you can hook up with the Loop trail and get some great views of the rocks from the other side.

User: johnbivona - 2/8/2009  [View Log Page]
Rating: 4stars Difficulty: 3stars Solitude: 2stars
Distance: 4.50 Miles Duration: 4 hours

This loop trail is well marked and easy to follow.  Seveal rock climbers were visible on several sides of "The Rock".  This is certainly an impressive block of granite!

User: johnbivona - 2/8/2009  [View Log Page]
Rating: 4stars Difficulty: 3stars Solitude: 1star
Distance: 0.75 Mile Duration: 2 minutes

I had to climb "The Rock" while hiking the loop.  There are many people at the top, but the view of the surrounding countryside is beautiful.

User: Christardz - 2/3/2009  [View Log Page]
Rating: 5stars Difficulty: 3stars Solitude: 2stars
Distance: 0.75 Mile Duration: 2 minutes
User: happycamper75126 - 1/31/2009  [View Log Page]
Rating: 2stars Difficulty: 2stars Solitude: 1star
Distance: 3.00 Miles Duration: 2 hours

We visited Enchanted Rock on a beautiful January day, a little cool but the sun was shining.  The weather was about the only good thing on this day.  The park is over crowded and the rangers are the rudest I have ever encountered.  We didn't stay long, way too many people.  We won't be back.

Off the trail
User: Kgcapelli - 1/24/2009  [View Log Page]
Rating: 3stars Difficulty: 4stars Solitude: 3stars
Distance: 3.00 Miles Duration: 3 minutes

We took a loop around the rock following the climbers.


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