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Hiking Group | Davis Mountains State Park: Hiking, Star Gazing, Culinary Adventure
About this event
Indian Lodge Make your reservation 5 months in advance. Scroll down to Event Rules section for more details.
McDonald Observatory Star Party Purchase your ticket in advance. Scroll down to Event Rules section for more details.
March 26 (Thurs) Arrival and Settle-In
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Depart San Antonio (~6 hr 30 min drive, ~410 miles)
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Check into Indian Lodge, Davis Mountains State Park (Check in: 3 PM)
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Afternoon short hike (Fort Davis Nature Trail or CCC Trail)
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Late Lunch at leisure (lodge-Black Bear Restaurant before 2 pm, or Fort Davis options)
March 27 (Fri)
Hiking & Star Gazing
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Breakfast at lodge(7 am–2 pm)
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Hike Skyline Drive Trail (Keesey Canyon Overlook, King’s Table)
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Optional: Fort Davis National Historic Site hike
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Picnic lunch or lodge meal
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Dinner at Blue Mountain Bar & Grill
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Evening: McDonald Observatory Star Party
March 28 (Sat)
Hike & Marfa Excursion
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Breakfast at lodge
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Morning hike (Madera Canyon Trail or Mount Livermore, if open)
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Picnic lunch or lodge meal
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Afternoon drive to Marfa (~21 miles / 25–30 minutes)
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Late lunch / early dinner: Cochineal | Marfa (top choice)
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Return to park before sunset; optional stargazing from overlooks
March 29 (Sunday) – Departure
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Breakfast at lodge and/ or short hike
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Check out of Indian Lodge (Check out: 11 AM)
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Return drive to San Antonio (~6 hr 30 min / ~410 miles)
Event Contact(s)
Aubrey George
Registration Info
Registration is required
Everyone will be responsible for making their lodging and Star Party reservations. Registration at the Indian Lodge opens Oct. 1, 2025 for reservations 5 months from arrival/check-in date. This means that for a reservation on March 26, you would call or go online to book your room on Oct. 26.
Keep in mind that Mar-Sept is peak season for the Park/Lodge, so it is highly recommended that you make your reservation as close to 8 a.m. Another option is to book dates ahead of your actual arrival, for example, call on Oct. 20 and book March 20th with checkout on Mar 29th. However, if you do this, your credit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation for each night you book. You can cancel the days you do not plan to use, but a $25 cancellation fee is charged.
Texas State Park pass is not required if staying at the Indian Lodge.
The Star Gazing Party $25/adult and $20/65+ Purchase the Star Party ticket for Friday, Mar. 27.
Registration modifications are permitted
Registration cancellations will be accepted
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