Balanced Rock Big Bend
by Jim Cook
Title
Balanced Rock Big Bend
Artist
Jim Cook
Medium
Photograph - Photo B&w
Description
Great Bend National Park features some incredible rock formations. One of its more amazing ones is Balanced Rock. To access it you will have a moderate hike with a challenging last 1/4 mile to the top over a landscape of boulders. The entire hike is about 2.2 miles round trip. You will start where you park your vehicle near the trailhead, then hike over a gravel wash to the aforementioned last 1/4 mile to the top. Once there you will be rewarded with a panoramic view and of course the balanced rock itself.
Your vehicle should have high clearance and passenger cars, minivans and RVs are discouraged. Its approximately 6 miles from the highway and is a dirt road strewn with holes and rocks that will tear up an undercarriage. Be sure to have plenty of water and know that there is no shade. The views are fantastic and if there for sunrise or a sunset, most likely you will be in for a treat.
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April 2nd, 2022
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Mike Nahorniak
Wow, I don't know if I could trust that to stand underneath it.; excellent Jim! F/V/Tweet & folloW!
Bob Christopher
Hi Jim…I like your image. Balanced Rock is a cool place to visit and photograph. Nicely executed…Cheers Bob fv
Debra Martz
Wow! I never saw that at Big Bend on my visits; but of course it is a huge NP! Terrific image!
Beryl Jasper
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