Overview

Hype:

Balanced Rock is one of the most popular features of Arches National Park. The total height of Balanced Rock is about 128 feet, with the balancing rock rising 55 feet above the base. The big rock on top is the size of three school buses. Balanced Rock can be seen from the park's main road. There is also a short loop trail leading around the base of the rock.

Trail Condition: Class 1 (Trail is either paved or gravel. Navigation skills are not needed because there is only one trail or because there are signs. Elevation gains are gradual or there are stairs.)

Time: 15-30 miutes

Length: 0.2 miles round trip

Elevation Gain: Negligible

Fees: Entrance fee

Recommended Ages:

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Getting There

Navigate to 38.701637, -109.566284.

Location

Closest City or Region: Arches National Park, Utah

Coordinates: 38.701637, -109.566284

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July 1, 2000 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Laura Dye, Jeremy Dye, Anthony Dye, Ondylyn Wagner, Zac Dye, Jeff Wilson, Brianna Wilson,

Story

We stopped in Arches on the way home from Arkansas.

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