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Stone Peaks & Crimson Maples
Escape Austin to conquer granite peaks and wander beneath blazing maple canopies in two iconic Hill Country natural sanctuaries.
Day 1 — Enchanted Rock State Natural AreaDay 2 — Lost Maples State Natural Area
Day 1 — Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Day 1 — Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
🚗 3 hr 13 min driving📍 5 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Austin, TX → Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
1 hr 47 min
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
★ Reviews →A massive pink granite dome rising 425 feet above the Texas Hill Country, offering panoramic views, hiking trails, and rock climbing that draw visitors from across the region.
~2 hrs📍 See location
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Lunch
Hill Top Cafe
★ Reviews →A Texas Hill Country institution in a 1930s filling station north of Fredericksburg — Cajun-influenced plates, live music on weekends, and a wildly eclectic atmosphere. People drive an hour for this.
~45 min📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Drive
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area → Turkey Pass Summit Trailhead
2 min
Turkey Pass Summit Trailhead
★ Reviews →Climb rocky switchbacks through oak and juniper woodland to reach panoramic hilltop views stretching across the Hill Country. Watch for wildlife and wildflowers along this moderately strenuous 4-6 mile round-trip.
~5.5 hrs📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Turkey Pass Summit Trailhead → Hondo's On Main
24 min
Hondo's On Main
★ Reviews →A lively Hill Country roadhouse with Texas comfort food and live music on the patio.
~1 hr📍 See location
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Drive
Hondo's On Main → Lost Maples State Natural Area
1 hr
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Texas Stagecoach Inn
A small historic inn in Vanderpool at the entrance to the Lost Maples corridor — the closest lodging to the park, with simple rooms in a restored 19th-century Texas stage stop and a location that puts you minutes from the morning trailheads.
Day 2 — Lost Maples State Natural Area
Day 2 — Lost Maples State Natural Area
🚗 3 hr 33 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Lost Maples State Natural Area → Lost Maples State Natural Area — East Trailhead
5 min
Lost Maples State Natural Area
★ Reviews →Famous for dramatic canyon scenery and rare bigtooth maple trees that offer spectacular fall foliage, this gem near Vanderpool is a favorite among hikers and photographers.
~2 hrs📍 See location
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Lunch
Mill Creek Cafe
★ Reviews →A Texas Hill Country café with scratch cooking and a relaxed atmosphere that suits any pace of road trip. A dependable midday option in a stretch of Texas where good food is worth knowing about.
~1 hr📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Drive
Lost Maples State Natural Area → Pond Day Use Area
6 min
Pond Day Use Area
★ Reviews →Explore scenic loops around crystalline spring-fed ponds, spotting turtles and native fish while hiking through cedar groves and limestone bluffs. Perfect for swimming, picnicking, and easy-to-moderate trail exploration.
~2.5 hrs📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Pond Day Use Area → The Hog Pen on 336 BBQ
33 min
🍽️ Dinner~1 hr
The Hog Pen on 336 BBQ
Escape to this rustic smokehouse destination to experience authentic Texas barbecue traditions with live entertainment and a true Hill Country atmosphere just a short drive from Austin.
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Drive
The Hog Pen on 336 BBQ → Austin, TX
2 hr 49 min
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