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About the Trail
This short trail circumnavigates Balanced Rock. Part of this trail is handicap accessible.
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Directions
From the entrance station, drive about 9 miles on the main park road. The parking area is on the right.
Description
From the trailhead, walk a short distance on the paved trail to the first junction. Take a right, staying on the paved trail all the way to the end. From here you have the option of returning on the dirt path that loops around Balanced Rock. The dirt path ascends on a few steps up to a small ridge where an excellent angle of Balanced Rock appears. The trail now descends and ends back on the paved path.
| Hike Facts | Trailhead Facts | Location | |||
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| 🥾 Trail Features: | Different views of Balanced Rock and desert scenery | 🥾 Parking: | 12 spots, 4 Bus/RV spots and 1 handicap spot. | 🥾Nearest Services | Moab, Utah |
| 🥾 Milage: | 0.3 mi/0.48 km loop | 🥾 Acccess Road: | Paved | 🥾 Nearest Lodging: | Moab has lots of lodging options. |
| 🥾 Elevation Gain: | Minimal | 🥾 Trailhead Features: | Just parking | 🥾 Nearest Camping: | Devils Garden Campground |
| 🥾 Trail Use/Surface: | 🥾 Trailhead Elevation: | 5037 ft/1535 m | |||
| 🥾 Pets: | No | 🥾 Park Hours: | 24 | ||
| 🥾 Crowds: | Yes | 🥾 Fee: | $30/private vehicle,$25/motorcycle,$15 per person;2 extra dollars for a timed entry ticket between April 1 and October 31 between the hours of 7am to 4pm. | ||
| 🥾 Bugs: | No | 🥾 Best Season: | All year |
Handicap Acccessibility
Yes, partly. The loop around Balanced Rock is not handicap accessible.
Tips for a Great Hike
🥾 This popular walk is always crowded unless there is inclement weather around or you visit in the off season.
🥾 There is no bathroom at the trailhead.
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Recommended Resources
nat park hiking page link
National Geographic Trails Illustrated: Arches National Park Map Number 211
Hiking Canyonlands And Arches National Parks: A guide to more than 60 great hikes (a Falcon Guides book by Bill Schneider)