Balanced Rock | Valley Of Fire

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Valley Of Fire

Overview

RATING: Easy hike
MAPS: VALLEY OF FIRE WEST, NV

Thu

A slight chance of rain showers between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 99, with temperatures falling to around 97 in the afternoon. South wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

99 | 83

Fri

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 102. South southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

102 | 82

Sat

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 105.

105 | 81

Sun

Sunny, with a high near 106.

106 | 82

Mon

Sunny, with a high near 105.

105 | 82

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SEASON: Any, although summers can be very hot.
WATER: Available at the visitor center

Thu

A slight chance of rain showers between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 99, with temperatures falling to around 97 in the afternoon. South wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

99 | 83

Fri

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 102. South southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

102 | 82

Sat

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 105.

105 | 81

Sun

Sunny, with a high near 106.

106 | 82

Mon

Sunny, with a high near 105.

105 | 82

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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

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


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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