Arches National Park - Balanced Rock - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Arches National Park - Balanced Rock |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Utah |
| Nearby Town: | Moab |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | The Arches National Park Visitor Center is approximately five and half miles northwest of Moab on US-191 North. From the Visitor Center, head north on Arches Scenic Drive for approximately nine miles. The Balanced Rock trailhead will be on the right. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 0.30 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Easy |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Balanced Rock Parking Lot |
| Trails Used: | Balanced Rock |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | None |
| Management: | National Park Service |
| Contact Information: | Arches National Park PO Box 907 Moab, Utah 84532-0907 Phone: (435) 719-2299 www.nps.gov/arch |
| Best Season: | Spring, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | This is an easy hike around the base of Balanced Rock. The upper harder member of this formation weathers more slowly than the softer layer below, which is the basis of this formation. |
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