🥾 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 min8:00 AM → 9:30 AM

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

★ 4.8

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

9:30 AM📍 See location

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Lunch

🍽️ Lunch10:30 AM

The Auslander

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

★ 4.3German Restaurant📍 Maps →

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Afternoon

Enchanted Rock — Echo Canyon & Little Rock

★ 4.7

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.

12:00 PM📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area → Sunset Grill

24 min5:00 PM → 5:24 PM

🍽️ Dinner5:24 PM

Sunset Grill

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

★ 4.7American 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 min8:00 AM → 9:54 AM

Garner State Park

★ 4.7

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

9:54 AM📍 See location

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Lunch

🍽️ Lunch10:54 AM

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.

★ 4.4American Restaurant📍 Maps →

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Afternoon

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Drive

Garner State Park → Garner State Park Entrance and Ranger Station

1 min12:00 PM → 12:01 PM

Garner State Park Entrance and Ranger Station

★ 4.7

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.

12:01 PM📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

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

13 min5:00 PM → 5:13 PM

🍽️ Dinner5:13 PM

Neal's Dining Room

Indulge in refined Southern comfort food in an intimate, historic setting perfect for a special weekend getaway.

★ 4.5American Restaurant📍 Maps →

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Drive

Neal's Dining Room → San Antonio, TX

1 hr 26 min6:13 PM → 7:39 PM

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