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RR 965: Fredericksburg to Enchanted Rock, Hill Country, Texas
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RR 965: Fredericksburg to Enchanted Rock

RM 965 · Fredericksburg → TX-16

Leisurely23 mi30 min1,200 ft climbHigh point ≈ 2,100 ftOne way
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The drive

RR 965 is the road to Enchanted Rock. It leaves Fredericksburg heading north through ranch country, rolling over the hills and through low-water crossings, and about 18 miles out reaches Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, home of a pink granite dome that rises 425 feet.

Past the park entrance the road keeps going, turning east across the granite hills to meet Highway 16 about 14 miles south of Llano. Highway 16 runs back south toward Fredericksburg past Willow City, where the Willow City Loop begins, so the two drives fit together.

Along the way

  1. Fredericksburg
  2. Enchanted Rock
  3. TX-16
Elevation
1,200 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 2,100 ft
FredericksburgTX-16
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
FredericksburgTX-16
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • Enchanted Rock charges a daily entrance fee, and on busy days only a reserved day pass guarantees entry; the busy season runs September through May.
  • Don't drive into a flooded low-water crossing.
  • The park's Summit Trail can close in wet weather.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Texas Parks and Wildlife: Enchanted Rock State Natural Area.

Questions about this drive

How long does RR 965 from Fredericksburg to Enchanted Rock take?

The RR 965 drive from Fredericksburg past Enchanted Rock to Highway 16 is 22.9 miles and takes about 30 minutes; the park is about 18 miles north of Fredericksburg.

Do you need a reservation for Enchanted Rock?

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area recommends reserving a day pass online or by phone, since only a reservation guarantees entry on busy days.

How tall is Enchanted Rock?

Enchanted Rock, on RR 965 north of Fredericksburg, is a pink granite dome rising 425 feet.

Where does RR 965 end?

Past Enchanted Rock, RR 965 runs east to Highway 16, about 14 miles south of Llano.

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Map of RR 965: Fredericksburg to Enchanted Rock, from Fredericksburg to TX-16