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Coke Ovens Overlook – View of Balanced Rock loop from Dinosaur Hill Trailhead

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Coke Ovens Overlook – View of Balanced Rock loop from Dinosaur Hill Trailhead

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Coke Ovens Overlook – View of Balanced Rock loop from Dinosaur Hill Trailhead

02:18

29.2km

820m

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

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McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area

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The Coke Ovens Overlook is a great vantage point for an impressive view of the beehive-shaped rock formations created by erosion. These formations, shaped over millions of years from the …

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