United States Utah Moab
Balanced Rock
A massive geological formation in Utah's Arches National Park, where a giant boulder precariously perches atop a slender pedestal.
- Arches Scenic Drive
- (435) 719-2299
- https://www.nps.gov/arch/index.htm
Tips from the community
Stop #1: Get to the park before sunrise to beat the crowds. You can view this one from the car, or there's an easy .3 mile loop that loops around the rock (10-15 minutes including time for pics).
leah 3 years ago
Balanced Rock Guides
arches, canyonlands & dead horse in 1 day
leah (Leah Fishman) While driving through Utah, I knew that I had to stop and see at least two Utah National Parks on the way. Arches & Canyonlands are a natural pair: located side-by-side, you can totally hit both in one long day. While a 12-hour itinerary means no long hikes, you can see most (if not all) of the major landmarks from your car or by trekking 10-20 minutes off road. Dead Horse is a bonus if you finish both parks before sunset! Stay in Moab two nights for easy access.