🥾 ActiveWeekend · from San Antonio, TX

Granite Summits & Riverside Trails

Conquer towering granite peaks and paddle pristine rivers through Texas Hill Country's most breathtaking wilderness in one unforgettable weekend.

Day 1 — Enchanted Rock State Natural AreaDay 2 — Garner State Park

Day 1 — Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

🚗 1 hr 54 min driving📍 5 stops

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Morning

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Drive

San Antonio, TX → Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

1 hr 30 min

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

★ Reviews →

Hike to the summit of this massive pink granite dome for breathtaking 360-degree views of the Texas Hill Country.

~2 hrs📍 See location

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Lunch

🍽️ Lunch~1 hr

The Auslander

Experience authentic German and European fare in a charming, rustic setting that transports you straight to the heart of the Hill Country.

★ Reviews →German Restaurant📍 Maps →

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Afternoon

Enchanted Rock — Echo Canyon & Little Rock

★ Reviews →

Tackle the Echo Canyon Loop for scrambling through boulders and hidden caves, or hike out to Little Rock — a quieter dome with fewer crowds and sweeping Hill Country views.

~2 hrs📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area → Sunset Grill

24 min

🍽️ Dinner~1 hr

Sunset Grill

Savor elevated Tex-Mex cuisine and craft cocktails while watching the sun dip below the rolling hills.

★ Reviews →American Restaurant📍 Maps →

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WHITETAIL COURT HOTEL

A 5-star-rated boutique hotel in the heart of Fredericksburg's wine country, 20 minutes from Enchanted Rock — polished, intimate rooms and a staff that consistently earns the reviews. The best-rated overnight in the Texas Hill Country outside of the big resort ranches.

Day 2 — Garner State Park

🚗 3 hr 34 min driving📍 4 stops

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Morning

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Drive

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area → Garner State Park

1 hr 54 min

Garner State Park

★ Reviews →

Cool off in the crystal-clear Frio River while surrounded by stunning limestone cliffs and scenic hiking trails.

~2 hrs📍 See location

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Lunch

🍽️ Lunch~1 hr

Hippie Chic’s River Shack LLC

A Texas Hill Country river shack on the Guadalupe with a menu of tacos, burgers, and cold drinks served at outdoor picnic tables by the water. Exactly the right atmosphere for a riverside day.

★ Reviews →American Restaurant📍 Maps →

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Afternoon

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Drive

Garner State Park → Garner State Park Entrance and Ranger Station

1 min

Garner State Park Entrance and Ranger Station

★ Reviews →

Hike scenic trails through limestone canyons along the Frio River, swim in crystal-clear pools, and picnic beneath towering pecan trees. Rock climb on natural formations or paddle the gentle river currents while spotting wildlife.

~2 hrs📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

Garner State Park Entrance and Ranger Station → Neal's Dining Room

13 min

🍽️ Dinner~1 hr