USA Balanced Rock, Marble Canyon, Page, Arizona
housands of years ago a huge rock boulder broke from the cliff above and tumbled to a stop here. The hard conglomerate boulder compressed the softer dirt directly beneath, making it resistant to erosion. The boulder also acted as a massive umbrella, protecting the stone beneath from years of wind and rain. Over time, at least 6 feet (2.8 m) of the surrounding loose ground was carried away, leaving an ever-growing pedestal with a balanced rock perched on top.
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Travel Information
Located 47 mins from Page
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Fall
Sunrise & Sunset
05:07 - 19:44
| current local time: 00:08
Photo Themes
Rock Formation
Locations
Page
Arizona
Marble Canyon
Balanced Rock
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