Balanced Rock, Big Bend

Balanced Rock, Big Bend

Address:

Grapevine Hills Trail, Big Bend National Park, TX

Latitude & Longitude:

29.410507, -103.20767

Saves:

24

Check-Ins:

5

Description:

Balanced Rock in Big Bend National Park, Texas, is a striking geological formation nestled within the Chisos Mountains, renowned for its unique appearance and seemingly precarious balance. This natural marvel is the result of millions of years of erosion, with softer rock layers eroded away to reveal a harder, more resistant rock pinnacle. Its delicate balance atop its pedestal serves as a testament to the forces of nature and the ever-changing landscape of the park.

Website:

bigbendguide.com/grapevine-hills-trail

Tags:

Hikes • Scenic
Photo by CJ Boales
May 12, 2022
Photo by CJ Boales
May 12, 2022
Photo by CJ Boales
May 12, 2022
Photo by CJ Boales
May 12, 2022
Photo by CJ Boales
May 12, 2022
Photo by CJ Boales
May 12, 2022
Photo by CJ Boales
May 12, 2022
Photo by CJ Boales
May 12, 2022
Photo by CJ Boales
May 12, 2022
Photo by CJ Boales
May 12, 2022