Near Balanced Rock Trail
Balanced Rock with permission from Ed Ogle

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Balanced Rock Trail

4.0 (3 Ratings)
A short access trail leading to the Balanced Rock formation.
1
mi
Distance
221
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.96mi
Distance
221ft
Elevation Gain
127ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
8,777ft
High Point
8,590ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the junction with Gem Lake Trail, follow this trail for about a mile until you reach its namesake - a giant boulder that appears to be precariously balanced.

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Contributors
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