This is a rocky outropping a short walk off of the Sunset Trail. There are some interesting rock features and great views out over the park. A great place to watch a sunset!

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1. Sunset Trail: Sugarloaf Mountain Section

4.63km

01:25

150m

180m

Hike the easy 2.9-mile Sunset Trail: Sugarloaf Mountain Section in Hot Springs National Park, featuring Balanced Rock and scenic ridge views

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2. Gulpha Gorge Campground – Hot Spring Cascade loop from Hot Springs National Park

22.2km

06:39

680m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Balanced Rock loop from Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts

4.63km

01:26

160m

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

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Elevation 330 m

Weather

Today

Sunday 15 March

20°C

5°C

82 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Location: Garland County, Arkansas, United States

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Balanced Rock

1. Sunset Trail: Sugarloaf Mountain Section

2. Gulpha Gorge Campground – Hot Spring Cascade loop from Hot Springs National Park

3. Balanced Rock loop from Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts

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