Balanced Rock | Valley Of Fire

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Valley Of Fire

Overview

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

Mon

Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind around 3 mph.

69 | 47

Tue

Rain showers likely after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

68 | 46

Wed

Sunny, with a high near 63.

63 | 42

Thu

Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

57 | 40

Fri

Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

59 | 38

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

Mon

Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind around 3 mph.

69 | 47

Tue

Rain showers likely after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

68 | 46

Wed

Sunny, with a high near 63.

63 | 42

Thu

Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

57 | 40

Fri

Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

59 | 38

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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 722819mE 4034495mN

N36° 25' 47" W114° 30' 52"

Balanced Rock

11S 722630mE 4034499mN

N36° 25' 48" W114° 30' 59"

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