Great Time
User: billcchilders - 5/30/2010  [View Log Page]
Rating: Difficulty: Solitude:
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.

User: Riff Raff - 4/24/2010  [View Log Page]
Rating: Difficulty: Solitude:
Distance: 4.50 Miles Duration: N/A

Loops and Rock
User: sck003 - 4/17/2010  [View Log Page]
Rating: Difficulty: Solitude:
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.

Awesome hike with the family.
User: Hoganator - 3/9/2010  [View Log Page]
Rating: Difficulty: Solitude:
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.

Great hike!
User: texaskdog - 2/13/2010  [View Log Page]
Rating: Difficulty: Solitude:
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.

Yay for elevation changes and scenery!
User: jstrait - 9/2/2009  [View Log Page]
Rating: Difficulty: Solitude:
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.

Decent hike
User: aimsfirst - 5/31/2009  [View Log Page]
Rating: Difficulty: Solitude:
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 - 5/17/2009  [View Log Page]
Rating: Difficulty: Solitude:
Distance: 5.00 Miles Duration: 3 hours, 20 minutes

Excellent hike
User: mc2522 - 5/2/2009  [View Log Page]
Rating: Difficulty: Solitude:
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.

Take Echo Canyon Trail for solitude and beauty
User: Daniel N - 3/22/2009  [View Log Page]
Rating: Difficulty: Solitude:
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: Difficulty: Solitude:
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: happycamper75126 - 1/31/2009  [View Log Page]
Rating: Difficulty: Solitude:
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.