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Balanced Rock – Balanced Rock loop from Maricopa Trail Trailhead at Granite Mountain

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Balanced Rock – Balanced Rock loop from Maricopa Trail Trailhead at Granite Mountain

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Balanced Rock – Balanced Rock loop from Maricopa Trail Trailhead at Granite Mountain

01:49

6.83km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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3.71 km

Balanced Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Both kid and pet friendly, Balanced Rock is one of the main attractions in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. There is a massive rock balancing (hence the name) on a smooth rock base.

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3.73 km

Balanced Rock gets its name from the apparent effortless balance it maintains. This location provides an ideal opportunity for creative photography, allowing you to capture images that make you appear incredibly strong as you hold up the rock.

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6.83 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.99 km

1.64 km

173 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.32 km

252 m

183 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 12 July

39°C

28°C

61 %

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Balanced Rock – Balanced Rock loop from Maricopa Trail Trailhead at Granite Mountain

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