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Balanced Rock

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Balanced Rock

Recommended by 7 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Big Bend National Park

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    1. Balanced Rock – Big Bend National Park

    3.20km

    00:54

    60m

    60m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    August 22, 2024

    Balanced Rock is an interesting geological formation created by millions of years of erosion, which gradually exposed rocks that appear to be balanced precariously on one another. These formations not only draw hikers but also provide insights for scientists studying earthquake activity. The final stretch of the trail leading to Balanced Rock involves navigating steep, rough bedrock and a landscape filled with boulders. Hikers should stay on the trail, follow directional arrows carefully, and exercise caution.

      November 4, 2022

      Bare, rocky ground and sparse vegetation are hallmarks of the desert, but there is plenty of life here. The trail is easy with a steep brief rocky section just before the Balanced Rock.

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        Elevation 1,040 m

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        Location: Brewster County, Texas, United States

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