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725 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-49 ft
Descent
00:09:10
Avg time
-48 ft
Altitude change
2,971 ft
Altitude min
3,022 ft
Altitude max
3,019 ft
Altitude start
2,972 ft
Altitude end
-6.6%
Grade
-13.8%
Grade max
4.3%
Grade min
92 ft
Distance climb
607 ft
Distance down
26 ft
Distance flat
00:09:10
Avg time

Balanced Rocks Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Van Hoevenberg
    Lake Placid, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #1662 in Hiking [+]
    • #158334 in Trail Running
    • #24755 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #8 in Hiking · New York State [+]
    • #2,767 in Trail Running
    • #900 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T5 Demanding Alpine Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    ORDA

This is the crown jewel of hiking destinations in this area. Worth the hard hike up the first part of Pitchoff Mountain. Big rock slabs, views, really fun place to explore around

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Rock slabs
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Balanced Rocks located?
      Balanced Rocks is located in Mt. Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid, New York, United States. It is part of the Mt. Van Hoevenberg trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.23094, -73.87671.
      ▼ How hard is Balanced Rocks?
      Balanced Rocks is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Balanced Rocks?
      Balanced Rocks has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 49 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,971 ft to 3,022 ft.
      ▼ Is Balanced Rocks a point to point trail?
      Balanced Rocks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Balanced Rocks?
      Balanced Rocks is 725 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Balanced Rocks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Balanced Rocks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Balanced Rocks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Balanced Rocks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Balanced Rocks?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to hike Balanced Rocks. The trail is 725 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Balanced Rocks?
      Balanced Rocks is a very popular trail. There have been 117 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 246 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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