The Enchanted Rock that Every Texan Should Climb

[@patcellphonestutts6959]

What is the elevation of the climb?

[@secretsoftexas6872]

You climb just over 400', topping out at around 1830' above sea level

[@fernandobriseno8164]

It's not a giant climb but it's a bit steep. Very peaceful place.

[@TheRockInnRobin]

There’s something magical about enchanted rock. It calls you back over and over again.

[@ralphweeks7209]

I climbed this this rock back in 1969 while I was stationed in San Antonio. Really enjoyed it.

[@davidrudd9846]

Thanks for the hike Enchanted rock is one of the few Texas landmarks I never got to go will always regret not making that when young and healthy

[@isnotistooartstudio2267]

Nice vid I like the footsteps and talking. it's now on my shortlist. happy hiking.

[@thefrontporch8594]

About 30 miles NE of here is Spy Rock. It is equally as enchanting, but not as large, but with a nice spring running at the bottom of it. Love your vids!

[@OneYulaw]

Hello Enchanted Rock! I'll see you in 2024 for the celestial event of a lifetime!

[@lindaingram2213]

Thank you so much 💓 a great memory of the Enchanted Rock with my family many moons ago ❤ I was about 12 or so. Now I am called Gram Gram 😂 that will give you an idea of how long its been 😂😂

[@Patriot-American]

Thanks for posting this nice video of Enchanted Rock. Been to the top a few times when I was younger but not sure I'd make the top now with older knees 🙂 Pretty nice place to visit....

[@artisaprimus6306]

I was seven when I first climbed Enchanted Rock. My late mother loved to drive around the Hill Country to see the Bluebonnets in the spring. We would go to Enchanted Rock as part of the trip. I moved away from the Hill Country, but return whenever I can I agree with the statement, every Texan should climb the Rock.

[@markdraskovics1962]

HEY, WHAT'S UP AND WOW, you always take us on So many different types of cool places in the State Of Texas Really enjoy and Appreciate the time And effort you put in to Your Videos Ok take care stay safe God bless and will see you on the next awesome video project

[@lawnpro979]

thanks for the video, I'm getting to old to hike places like this, but with your video it makes me feel like I have been there, Thanks again!

[@trevorjameson3213]

Awesome! I climbed Enchanted Rock back in '06, and really need to go back there and do it again. I'll never forget the fantastic view from the top, and the imposing size of that granite dome when approaching it from the bottom. I climbed it in August, and I remember the temperature that afternoon was 106F. But hey, I'm a native Texan so it was no big deal. It's pretty dry there so the heat wasn't unbearable. I can imagine climbing it in cold weather and it would be a cakewalk. Lol

[@crawford323]

Very good. I grew up in Llano and I first climbed that wonderful rock when I was, I expect just able to walk. Maybe my dad carried me. Who knows. The memories go that far back. It was not a state park then. The area was owned by the Moss Family and sold to the state in the early 70’s. The park is truly special. It certainly is a part of my roots. It can be a part of your joyous memories too. Plan a trip and take your family there. This land is 1.4 billion years old. This area called the Llano Uplift rose out of the super continent Pangea. This underlying rock is part of the same geological action which stretches from Big Bend Nation Park to, and I am not exaggerating, Appalachia. Grow some memories Texas Style. This should not be missed but leaning the geological significance plus the human significance and history will enhance your experience. Do not forget your camera, binoculars hat, sunscreen and water bottles.

[@FossilHntr1]

I’m from Llano too! Studied paleo at UT! Love E Rock!

[@crawford323]

@@FossilHntr1 Not a geologist. Just hung around many of the best on the crew of the RV Joides Resolution for 15 years. Llano grad ‘72.

[@NObucketLIST]

The west loop trail around to "scenic view" and back is, I believe the best trail. There is a park ranger buggy path before scenic view you can take to the top of "little" rock. Nice trek!! Also, a beautiful view is atop freshman mountain looking over buzzard's peak. 👍 Enchanted Rock is undoubtedly one of the top hiking trail parks in Texas. Going "off trail" is the ticket! Very easy to maintain your sense of location with such large reference points available. Small area, BIG adventures!! 💯

[@stephenrickstrew7237]

Please pay a visit to Hueco Tanks ….! Thanks for bringing me back home to Texas

[@secretsoftexas6872]

Yeah, i think Hueco Tanks is more impressive, but it's so far away for most Texans.

[@stephenrickstrew7237]

@@secretsoftexas6872 thank you .. it’s even a long way from El Paso … Happy Trails

[@grannybee]

Absolutely amazing. Fantastic video.

[@agesflow6815]

Thank you, Secrets of Texas.

[@gagejones6495]

I’ve hiked this like 25 times highly recommend

[@jennifergarrett6809]

I missed your video last week but this week is pretty good. Beautiful country. Thank you for taking us along.

[@Priscilla_Bettis]

Whoa! What a cool rock and hike! It's on my bucket list now, but I think I'll wait until later in the year when the weather turns cooler!

[@patrickmorgan3326]

Truly amazing.

[@MaddoggOG70]

Man I wish I had cool places like this to hike near where I live. Great video

[@jcreateturner]

Spent lots of time hiking in the Hill Country but only one trip to Enchanted Rock. Great views bringing back great memories.

[@stanwilliams1642]

Been several times love the area a really nice hike

[@phb2920]

No way , we went to Enchanted rock state park today , 104 degree today but we enjoy and like it very much. Thanks

[@alejandrocavazos8541]

Beautiful place wish I visit this year

[@tugboat2739]

You have awesome videos

[@markgray6982]

Texas Ranger Captain Jack Hays held off a Comanche War party on Enchanted Rock,,,,,,,he got attacked and retreated to a gap in the rock,,,so he had cover on all sides except in front of him. The Comanche's would make a Charge but Captain Jack was a Great shot and had pistol's and Rifle and held them off. After quite a few were on the ground they gave up on Captain Jack. Gillespie County is named after Texas Ranger, Robert Addison Gillespie,,,,he fought with Captain Jack on Ranger patrols and in the Mexican American War,,,,,,Both are 2 of the Bravest and Ultimate Warrior's Ever......RIP Captain Jack and Add Gillespie

[@stanwilliams1642]

Have you done a video on Granbury Texas? Voted past three years in a row. best historic small town in Texas .

[@hikingwithjackieboy]

Really nice video thank you

[@pamsmith7029]

I climbed it back in the 70’s. Lived not too far from there.

[@georgesheffield1580]

Climb caught my eye , There is a few climbs ( friction ) on one side and in the area . The rest is a walk in the park . HOT in the summer , Texas hot . Not the friendliest Park personnel .

[@jamesphillips5868]

This place is nice but Lost Maples is a must…especially during Fall season.

[@secretsoftexas6872]

I'm a big fan. In the fall I try to avoid the weekend.

[@elblekqet]

Visit Menard!

[@Lora-Lynn]

Ahh the memories... have hiked up Enchanted Rock several times in my life, and also was able to see the Balanced Rock before some wacko blew it up.

[@paulinoeugenia2660]

👍 ✌️🤠

[@smellthedailyfresh]

Talk about the acoustics. How you can hear everyone’s conversation at the top of the rock.

[@debbiedamore5844]

The path on the Enchanted Moutain, is it dirt, gravel or mostly climbing over rocks?

[@secretsoftexas6872]

A little gravel at the beginning but mostly walking on solid rock (granite). Other trails will have a lot of fine granite gravel with ocassional rocks sticking out.

[@boodog4023]

cool

[@christianoliver3572]

We used to go camping over there when I was at UT. It's a lot of fun but you really need to be careful of scorpions crawling into your boots at night. Just shake them out really good before you put them on.

[@TxHornyToad]

I did that climb to the top many years. How many miles did you go traveling all those trails?

[@secretsoftexas6872]

I hiked about 3.5 miles plus a little extra circling around the top of Enchanted Rock. However, over half of this would probably be considered "difficult" on trail guides.

[@billydickerson5647]

I climbed it 31 years ago

[@Mcchrs]

SACRAFICES/ CEMETERIES/RESTLESS SPIRITS... SAID TO WONDER THIS PLACE.

[@williamkn621]

Certainly also miss the balanced rock, people ruined that cool place

[@Mcchrs]

Watch out for Comanche raiders...

[@trevorjameson3213]

I heard the piston-engine airplane flying over. I'm sorry but this area should be protected from noise pollution. Lol

[@NObucketLIST]

Flew over both days we were there!! 🤣

[@jeffclark7888]

You didn’t tell us specifically where this is located. Why? You didn’t tell us the elevation. Why?

[@stanwilliams1642]

Google is your friend easily available

[@jamesphillips5868]

It’s in Fredericksburg,Tx…it’s like climbing the stairs of a 40 story building. Elevation is enough to make you dizzy on a hot summer day…hot being 104 and better.

[@TeutonicTribe]

“Enchanted Rock, just north of Fredericksburg…” IS in the description box below

[@jeffclark7888]

@@TeutonicTribe thank you.