USA Balanced Rock, Arches National Park, Utah
Balanced Rock is one of the most popular features of Arches National Park, situated in Grand County, Utah, United States.
The total height of Balanced Rock is 128 feet (39 m), with the balancing rock rising 55 feet (16.75 m) above the base. This rock is the largest of its kind in the park, weighing approximately the same as an icebreaker ship or 27 blue whales. Balanced Rock had a smaller sibling named “Chip-Off-the-Old-Block” that collapsed in the winter of 1975-1976, the eventual fate of this feature as well.
The total height of Balanced Rock is 128 feet (39 m), with the balancing rock rising 55 feet (16.75 m) above the base. This rock is the largest of its kind in the park, weighing approximately the same as an icebreaker ship or 27 blue whales. Balanced Rock had a smaller sibling named “Chip-Off-the-Old-Block” that collapsed in the winter of 1975-1976, the eventual fate of this feature as well.
Photography Tips
At sunset the colors on the rocks are amazing. I took my photo with a 70-200mm lens @ 200mm f8
Travel Information
Balanced Rock is located next to the park's main road, at about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) from the park entrance. It is one of only a few prominent features clearly visible from the road.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Sunrise or sunset in fall
Sunrise & Sunset
07:31 - 17:02
| current local time: 20:46
Photo Themes
Arches National Park
Balanced Rock
utah
Locations
Arches National Park
Utah
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