You don’t have to travel far in order to experience one of the United States’ most gorgeous sights. Enchanted Rock sits just an hour and a half outside of Austin in Fredericksburg. This scenic marvel is perfect for a day trip, and its history is fascinating. One of the oddest geological wonders is located right here in Central Texas.
The drive to Enchanted Rock is peaceful and serene.
Jonathan Cutrer/Flickr The journey is part of the adventure. These lonely, quiet roads showcase all of Central Texas’ beauty, and you’ll want to soak it all in.
This geological marvel didn’t become this way overnight.
David Leo Veksler/Flickr It’s taken a billion years for this pink dome to form. Hot magma was buried under the earth’s surface and slowly pushed toward to the ground. As the magma slowly cooled, granite started forming.
Throughout the centuries, Enchanted Rock has shifted and eroded.
Alex Thomson/Flickr The granite has cracked throughout the years, leaving gorgeous tracks behind. Visitors love hiking and exploring these stunning trails.
The giant dome is only a small portion of this natural formation.
Jason Rogers/Flickr There’s even more hiding below ground. Enchanted Rock is part of a batholith, and this one stretches over 62 square miles.
The eye-catching pink granite looks like something from a fairy tale.
Corey Leopold/Flickr Enchanted Rock is swirling with folklore and legends. Tonkawa, Apache and Comanche tribes believed the rock had magical powers and could protect their people.
There are also some frightening ghost stories surrounding this place. If you want to learn more, read our feature article here.
Over 500 different types of plants live on this magnificent granite dome.
Bruce Powell/Flickr You may also see foxes, bats, and horned lizards running through the area.
Everyone in Austin must experience this amazing destination at least once.
jdeeringdavis/Flickr Address: 16710 Ranch Road 965, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. To learn more, visit the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area website here.
What’s your favorite geological wonder in Central Texas?
Jonathan Cutrer/Flickr
The journey is part of the adventure. These lonely, quiet roads showcase all of Central Texas’ beauty, and you’ll want to soak it all in.
David Leo Veksler/Flickr
It’s taken a billion years for this pink dome to form. Hot magma was buried under the earth’s surface and slowly pushed toward to the ground. As the magma slowly cooled, granite started forming.
Alex Thomson/Flickr
The granite has cracked throughout the years, leaving gorgeous tracks behind. Visitors love hiking and exploring these stunning trails.
Jason Rogers/Flickr
There’s even more hiding below ground. Enchanted Rock is part of a batholith, and this one stretches over 62 square miles.
Corey Leopold/Flickr
Enchanted Rock is swirling with folklore and legends. Tonkawa, Apache and Comanche tribes believed the rock had magical powers and could protect their people.
There are also some frightening ghost stories surrounding this place. If you want to learn more, read our feature article here.
Bruce Powell/Flickr
You may also see foxes, bats, and horned lizards running through the area.
jdeeringdavis/Flickr
Address: 16710 Ranch Road 965, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. To learn more, visit the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area website here.
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