77. Balanced Rock, Big Bend National Park
Texas’ 2.2-mile Balanced Rock hike is a comparatively easy hike that requires no more than two hours to complete. One small part of rock scrambling is fun for kids of all ages too. Specifically, it is the last quarter of a mile that is a little challenging and fun.
That’s where you have to do a bit of rock scrambling to get past the big boulders on the trail. Most of this hiking trail though is through a flat, sandy, wide wash. Of course, the main reason for this specific hike is to actually see Balanced Rock. It is one of the park’s most distinctive rock formations. You will find it at the end of the trail. People love to take pictures here too.
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