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Sight Balanced Rock, Arches

Balanced Rock

A sight in Balanced Rock, Arches, free to visit and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Any.

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Balanced Rock in Balanced Rock, Arches
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Why go

A 128-ft rock pinnacle with a big boulder on top, with a short loop trail around it.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Arches, alongside 3 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Windows Section, 1.7 mi away as the crow flies. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Balanced Rock
Price
Free
Time needed
20 min
Best time
Any

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Arches, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Windows Section

    North and South Windows and Turret Arch on short trails; Double Arch is next door.

    Outdoors · 1.7 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Fiery Furnace

    Maze of sandstone fins explored on a ranger-led hike or with a self-guided permit.

    Activity · 3.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Delicate Arch Trail

    Three-mile round trip over slickrock to Utah's most famous arch.

    Activity · 3.4 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Park Avenue Trail

    Short walk between tall fins that look like a city skyline.

    Outdoors · 5.6 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Devils Garden Trail

    Trail to Landscape Arch, with an optional primitive loop past several more arches.

    Activity · 6.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Arches Visitor Center

    Park entrance with exhibits and ranger trail updates.

    Sight · 6.6 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Balanced Rock is a stop on our Utah Mighty Five route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Arches

Balanced Rock is our only sight pick in Arches; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Arches guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Arches run from 42°F in December to 97°F in July; September is usually the wettest month. For Balanced Rock itself, we suggest: Any.

Modelled monthly averages for Arches from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Arches weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Balanced Rock, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Arches Scenic Dr, Moab, UT 84532, USA
Coordinates
38.70129, -109.56455
Destination
Arches, Utah

Balanced Rock: quick answers

How much time do you need at Balanced Rock?

Plan on about 20 minutes at Balanced Rock. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Balanced Rock?

Our pick: Any. Insider tip: Quick stop between the entrance and Windows.

Is Balanced Rock free?

Yes, we list Balanced Rock as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Balanced Rock?

Balanced Rock is at Arches Scenic Dr, Moab, UT 84532, USA, in Balanced Rock. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Balanced Rock?

Balanced Rock appears on Utah Mighty Five, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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