Balanced Rock, Arches National Park

Name: Balanced Rock
Address: Arches Entrance Road, Arches National Park, 84532, United States
Telephone: +1 435-719-2299

#4 among attractions in Arches National Park

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Balanced Rock is one of the most popular features of Arches National Park, situated in Grand County, Utah, United States. Balanced Rock is located next to the park's main road, at about 9.2 miles from the park entrance. It is one of only a few prominent features clearly visible from the road. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 5043 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°42'4"N, 109°33'54"W

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Arches Entrance RoadArches National Park 84532 United States

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+1 435-719-2299

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Day trips

Balanced Rock – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fiery Furnace, Delicate Arch, Double Arch, Wolfe Ranch.

3.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Canyon
Fiery Furnace, Arches National Park
88 min walk • Nestled within the rugged terrain of Arches National Park in Grand County, Utah, the Fiery Furnace stands as a striking natural labyrinth of narrow sandstone canyons, towering fins, and intricate rock formations. This geological wonder, named for the fiery red hue it...
4.6 miNE
Famous sandstone arch in the high desert
Delicate Arch, Arches National Park
118 min walk • Delicate Arch stands as an iconic natural wonder located within Arches National Park, near Moab in Grand County, Utah. This freestanding natural arch, carved out of Entrada Sandstone, is one of the most famous geological features in the world and a quintessential...
1.5 miSE
Formation noted for front and back spans
Double Arch, Arches National Park
39 min walk • Nestled within the rugged landscape of Arches National Park in Grand County, Utah, the Double Arch is a breathtaking geological formation that stands as a testament to the power of natural forces. This majestic tourist attraction is not just a single arch, but two...
3.4 miNE
Arch, Vernacular architecture
Wolfe Ranch, Arches National Park
88 min walk • The Wolfe Ranch, also known as Turnbow Cabin, is located in Arches National Park near Moab, Utah, United States. John Wesley Wolfe settled in the location in 1898 with his oldest son Fred.
5.2 miSW
Arch
Courthouse Towers, Arches National Park
132 min walk • The Courthouse Towers is a collection of tall stone columns located in Arches National Park.
2.1 miS
Arch
Petrified Dunes, Arches National Park
55 min walk • The Petrified Dunes are a series of rock formations located in Arches National Park in southeastern Utah, United States. The dunes can be found just off of the park road between the Courthouse Towers and the Windows Area.