Moss Lake via Echo Canyon Trail is a 3.1 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Llano, Texas that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round.
This trail starts partway up the trail to the Summit of Enchanted Rock. You will hike and climb down through rock falls and trees eventually ending up behind the Rock and hiking near the primitive camping areas. There are facilities along the way that hikers can use if Mother Nature calls. You will also pass by the lake which teems with life.
Hours Open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Office Hours Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Busy Season September through May. During the busy season there is the possibility of park closures on the Weekends and Holidays. Enchanted Rock offers parking and walk-in and primitive camping.
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area 16710 Ranch Rd. 965 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 685-3636 Make reservations online Reserve by phone: (512) 389-8900 Entrance Fees Adult: $7 Daily Child 12 Years and Under: Free
The park is 18 miles north of Fredericksburg on Ranch Road 965, or from Llano, take State Highway 16 for 14 miles south and then go west on Ranch Road 965.
December 30, 2020Nice trail. we cut threw Echo Canyon trail, beautiful scenery!
December 18, 2020really beautiful hike, but TOUGH in the canyon. Highly recommend exploring even just part of the trail if you are at Enchanted Rock
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October 10, 2020October 10, 2020September 14, 2020It’s hot! Go early!
August 22, 2020March 2, 2020fantastic trail! no shade, but we went on a cloudy day so it wasn't an issue
February 23, 2020It was a fun trail to get to climb over rocks! Definitely recommend.
December 22, 2019August 2, 2018We got lost multiple times on this trail because the markings are not easy to find. We never found the end of this trail but we still had fun getting lost in the beautiful State Park.
June 15, 2018February 17, 2018Small parts of this trail could be the most difficult within the park for some to get through as your going over and around rocks, small boulders, and flat slabs. For most, this will be no problem as it is easy scrambling. We went during the first part of November and a section of this trail was colorful. We did this trail as part of a loop around Enchanted Rock also using Base Trail and Turkey Pass Trail.
July 8, 2017This allows access to some of the best crack climbs in Texas at the Triple Crack area just below the main dome. Fun for just a hike, as well.
January 14, 2017Great experience. markers were slightly hard to follow the first time, but this is a hike I do regularly so now it is second nature.
June 24, 2016Good trail! Enjoyable area and interesting terrain.
June 2, 2016Moderate hike (due to negotiating boulders) through the canyon SW of Enchanted Rock. Markers are somewhat difficult to follow. Keep your eyes open and take your time. Wildlife and flower viewing is good. Views of Enchanted Rock (and surrounding peaks). Take plenty of water and have proper footwear.
April 11, 2015
First to ReviewWe did that trailer after going to the summit first. The trail is nice, but the markings are quite bad. I would recommend good shoes as you should always wear and plenty of water. It is probably a medium hike while I personal felt that it was quite easy.
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