Balanced Rock Viewpoint and Trail — Attraction in Four Corners States

The trail to the Balanced Rock is very short and flat. You can continue around the back side and follow the loop back to the parking lot. The entire trail is very short and the experience as a whole can be done in less than half an hour. Going behind the Balanced Rock does require walking up some stone steps so there is a little bit of an elevation change but it shouldn't be too difficult for most everyone. This feature is not very far into the park so if the parking lot is full when you come in just give yourself enough time to see it before you...

The Balanced Rock trail is a short an easy hike, no more than 15-20 minutes, when walking slowly and taking time for occasional photographs of this interesting land formation.

We visited rather early in the morning and found the carpark completely empty, making it easy to stop here. Passing by in the early afternoon on another day, the carpark was full up. Be patient if this self-driving and trying to stop here for a short hike. Visitors will likely be making a short stop so you should be able to find a parking spot...

I was feeling sick but my kids and friends went a little closer to the Balanced Rock. I stayed in the car and watch the rock from my car.

Also, this is good for people who are unable to walk far. You can see the Balanced Rock right infront of you while at the parking lot. Just step out from the car and it's right there. It maybe a little far but it's a good view...