Viewed from a granite overlook in Enchanted Rock State Natural Area's newly opened Backcountry Area, the park's iconic pink granite dome takes on a perspective few visitors have ever experienced.

The new 3,700-acre expansion opened for self-guided day use July 7. - Chase Fountain/TPWD Millions of visitors have climbed Enchanted Rock for its panoramic views.

Now, for the first time, they can discover one of the few views of the iconic granite dome that most visitors have never seen.