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Balanced Rock

Grand County, UT

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Iconic 128-foot Entrada Sandstone boulder perched on a Dewey Bridge mudstone pedestal beside the main park road in Arches National Park. A short 0.3-mile paved-and-rocky loop circles the base; picnic area and vault toilet sit across the road with Salt Valley views and popular sunset light.

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RegionGrand County, UT
Coordinates38.7019, -109.5663
ManagedNPS — Arches National Park
Height128 ft (39 m)
AccessPaved park road + 0.3 mi loop
NearbyWindows Section / Delicate Arch road

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