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Balanced Rock, Black Canyon of the Gunnison
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Balanced Rock, Black Canyon of the Gunnison
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Balanced Rock, Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Hiking
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
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Wilko Koning
April 5, 2023
Hiking
There are balanced rocks everywhere across the (Western) United States, with some balancing more than others. I wouldn't say this rock is the most gravity-defying balanced rock around but what makes this one so wild is that if it decides to 'let go' it would fall 1500 ft. into the canyon down below.
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Best routes near Balanced Rock, Black Canyon of the Gunnison
663m
00:18
90m
40m
This easy 0.4-mile hike on the Long Draw Trail offers views of Black Canyon of the Gunnison, including Balanced Rock and The Narrows.
Easy
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Elevation 2,160 m