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Enchanted Rock Enchanted Rock is an underground formation uncovered by erosion called a Batholith, and is composed of pink granite. Climbing the rock is a long and steep hike, but once on top, there is an awe-inspiring view of the surrounding area, and smaller rock formations are visible below, peeking up like abstract sculptures. In the photo to the left, not as high as the main dome but much steeper, is Freshman Mountain. It's very dramatic presence accompanies you as you climb the side of Enchanted Rock. Little Rock is another formation similar to Enchanted Rock only falling short of 100 feet of the highest point of the formation. The close proximity of the two makes for a dramatic effect, present in the image below that shows two people standing at what appears to be the edge of a cliff, but is actually a steep slope ending in a valley and trails. Trees and other plant life anchor themselves in small depressions and pitted areas in the rock where water collects, giving refuge to wildlife. In some areas, pools of rainwater must seem to the birds like large ponds. In one image below, a pool of rainwater is framed by native grasses and ends in the silhouette of a bare tree. In another image, a flowering cactus grows from a nook in a rock at the base of Enchanted Rock. Similarly, at the base of a steep slope on top of Enchanted Rock, a small natural orchard of peach trees grow. This is where the photographs of pink blooms were taken. If you look closely for them, you may find lines of quartz within the granite that naturally lace the stone in perfect lines. View more information Previous Features

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