Balanced Rock
| Balanced Rock | |
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 View of Balanced Rock | |
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| Location | Arches National Park, Utah, United States |
| Nearest city | Moab |
| Coordinates | 38°42′05″N 109°33′52″W / 38.7013°N 109.5645°W |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Governing body | National Park Service |
Balanced Rock is one of the most popular features of Arches National Park, situated in Grand County, Utah, United States. Balanced Rock is located next to the park's main road, at about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) from the park entrance. It is one of only a few prominent features clearly visible from the road. The total height of Balanced Rock is 128 feet (39 m), with the balancing rock rising 55 feet (16.75 m) above the base. This rock is the largest of its kind in the park, weighing approximately 3,577 tons.