Easy, 0.3 mi loop
45 ft elevation gain
Hiked 12/18/23
An easy and accessible loop around a massive boulder perched atop a rock tower. This structure is one of the more iconic features in the park, standing at 128 ft tall and with a boulder weighing approximately 3,600 tons. From this trail you also have views of several other features in the distance.
A far away view of Balanced Rock and the nearby tower with the rising sun between them. A sunbow may be seen wrapped around it all, with vibrant colors seen on the far left and more typical coloration in the rest of it. The La Sal mountains may be seen in the distant right/center surrounded by yellow light.
The sun facing side of Balanced rock is lit up along with the hill/stairs leading on its base.
Three distinct beams of light spread across the lower frame with a sunbow seen in the sky as the sun continues its slow climb above the distant La Sal Mountains. A rock wall is seen on the right of frame as well as a long chain of spires on the left.
Almost looks like a mushroom cloud