Big Bend Images Balancing Rock

The Balanced Rock

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Tripadvisor (165) · Hiking area in Big Bend National Park, United States
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4.5/5 · 165 reviews
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Mar 29, 2024
The road to get there is to be taken slowly, and with an SUV or more high clearance vehicle. Once you travel the 6+ miles of dirt road, there area about 10 spots for parking. I would suggest going … Full review by sr794
Mar 11, 2024
We hiked the Balanced Rock trail when we visited Big Bend National Park. This is one of the most iconic places in the park. The drive out to the trailhead is on a dirt road. A high clearance vehicle … Full review by TravelerCentralFLA
Jan 3, 2024
The trailhead is 6 bumpy dusty miles off the paved main road. The hike is a gradual uphill short hike ending in a short steep ascent. Great views and great for kids. Full review by Rob B
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This is a fun and short hike that passes through a little valley with an interesting geologic history that created the special beauty. This includes …
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Questions & answers

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How long should it take to walk this out and back? Thanks!
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Less than hour- I’d guess 25 and we weren’t hauling we had teens etc from the main park road
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Is it possible to enter the park after entrance stations close?
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Come prepared with alternative plans
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