Balanced Rock | Valley Of Fire

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Valley Of Fire

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Overview

Sat A slight chance of rain showers after 5pm. Partly sunny. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
82° | 57°
Sun Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. South southwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
74° | 58°
Mon Sunny, with a high near 79.
79° | 53°
Tue Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
84° | 55°
Wed A slight chance of rain showers after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
86° | 60°
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RATING: Easy hike
MAPS: VALLEY OF FIRE WEST, NV
SEASON: Any, although summers can be very hot.
WATER: Available at the visitor center
Sat A slight chance of rain showers after 5pm. Partly sunny. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
82° | 57°
Sun Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. South southwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
74° | 58°
Mon Sunny, with a high near 79.
79° | 53°
Tue Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
84° | 55°
Wed A slight chance of rain showers after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
86° | 60°
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hikedog friendlyfamily friendlyaccess: paved
Near the start of the hike.
Near the start of the hike.

Balanced Rock is a great short leg stretcher hike when you visit the Valley of Fire Visitor Center. The trail is quick enough and easy enough, young children are likely to enjoy the outing. I suspect every region with sandstone rocks has a rock named Balanced Rock. This one is similar, though not as impressive as Balanced Rock in Arches National Park.

The casual hike to Balanced Rock
The casual hike to Balanced Rock

Getting There

Reach the park visitor center by taking exit 93 from I-15 if coming from the east ,or exit 75 if coming from the west (Las Vegas). From the highway, the route to the park is well signed. There is a fee to enter the park ($10 as of 2018 for day use).

Balanced Rock
Balanced Rock

Route Description

From the Visitor Center, the short well signed and easy trail visits Balanced Rock.


Photos

Maps

Route / 0.26 miles / Elevation Range 2,002 - 2,023 ft.
Printable Maps:

Trailhead
11S 722819E 4034495N 36°25'47"N 114°30'52"W
Balanced Rock
11S 722630E 4034499N 36°25'48"N 114°30'59"W

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