2021年5月7日 · Big Balanced Rock is one of the most famous rocks in monument, and it is located near the Heart of Rocks Loop. To see this balancing rock in person, be prepared for a strenuous hike of at least 7.3 miles (~12 kilometers) round trip. Bring plenty of food, water, appropriate clothing, and a map.

2013年11月23日 · In this post, I’ll talk about the first leg of our hike (mostly downhill!) from the Echo Canyon parking area to the Big Balanced Rock, the first of the really cool rock formations along the route. This section of the trail is mostly forested, but there are some nice views of the formations along the way.

2021年6月6日 · This 1-mile trail follows along the southern mesa of Chiricahua National Monument and is fairly level with only 250 feet of elevation change. Along with great views of the Chiricahua Mountains to the south, there are quite a few interesting rock formations along the way and culminates on the west end at the Big Balanced Rock, another rock that ...

2025年2月14日 · Earn a Hike for Health pin by hiking 5 miles or more in the Chiricahua National Monument! Hiking is a great way to exercise while exploring the wonderland of rocks. Stop into the visitor center to learn how to earn your pin while hiking some of the most beautiful trails in southeast Arizona.

2020年12月14日 · Big Balanced Rock is one of Chiricahua's most impressive formations. Looking to hike? You came to the right place! Chiricahua has more than 17 miles of hiking trails ranging from an easy, paved stroll to all-day treks in the wilderness.

2023年12月12日 · Known as the “Wonderland of Rocks”, Chiricahua National Monument is a geologic marvel located in a remote region of Southern Arizona. It is home to an unusual collection of balanced rocks, columns, and pinnacles (or “ standing-up rocks ” as they were known to the native Chiricahua Apache).

2023年10月13日 · Pinnacle Balanced Rock in Chiricahua National Monument is an impressive rock formation that leaves visitors in awe, but it will eventually topple due to erosion. To see Pinnacle Balanced Rock, be prepared for a strenuous hike of at least 7.3 miles and bring plenty of water, food, and appropriate clothing.

2008年6月1日 · At the end of the Heart of Rocks, you are back at the junction with the Big Balanced Rock trail. Head east on the Big Balanced Rock trail. Almost immediately, it passes its namesake Big Balanced Rock, an impossibly huge boulder balanced upside …

As the trail wanders along through the burned forest, views open up of the Chiricahua Mountains, craggy hills, and the plains of Arizona, as well as a few rock spires. Further along the trail, more spires (looking like oddly-shaped pieces of art) appear in peek-a-boo views.

2024年7月8日 · Big Balanced Rock: Located along the Big Balanced Rock Trail, this impressive formation features a massive boulder balanced atop a much smaller pedestal. It is another prominent example of the monument’s geological diversity and natural beauty.