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1,434 ft
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-38 ft
Descent
00:05:21
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
5,037 ft
Altitude min
5,077 ft
Altitude max
5,038 ft
Altitude start
5,036 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-15.4%
Grade max
12.5%
Grade min
764 ft
Distance climb
574 ft
Distance down
00:05:21
Avg time

Balanced Rock Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #11922 in Hiking [+]
    • #13235 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #394 in Hiking · Utah [+]
    • #228 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed

Easy walk, close to parking lot. The first part out is practically paved with a viewing platform. You can do an out-n-back on this, or loop it around to see all sides of the Balancing Rock

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Directions to balanced-rock trailhead (38.701750, -109.566010)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Balanced Rock located?
      Balanced Rock is located in Arches National Park, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Arches National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.70175, -109.56601.
      ▼ How hard is Balanced Rock?
      Balanced Rock is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Balanced Rock?
      Balanced Rock has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 38 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,037 ft to 5,077 ft.
      ▼ Is Balanced Rock a point to point trail?
      Balanced Rock is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Balanced Rock?
      Balanced Rock is 1,434 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Balanced Rock?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Balanced Rock. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Balanced Rock?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Balanced Rock are:
      • September (6 activities)
      • October (4 activities)
      • April (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Balanced Rock? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Balanced Rock are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Balanced Rock?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to hike Balanced Rock. The trail is 1,434 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Balanced Rock?
      Balanced Rock is a very popular trail. There have been 252 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 486 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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