Balance Rock (or the 'Guillotine') — photo spot in Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Buchanan, VA 24066, USA
Balance Rock (or the 'Guillotine')
Balance Rock ('the Guillotine') is a dramatic glacial erratic perched on a ridge along the Appalachian Trail near Buchanan, VA. Photograph the precarious boulder against rolling Blue Ridge ridgelines at golden hour or after storms for moody skies. Short unpaved pull-off and brief walk from parking; accessible year-round but watch for wet/muddy trails. Best visited at sunrise or late afternoon to avoid hikers and harsh midday light.
Balance Rock (or the 'Guillotine')
Balance Rock ('the Guillotine') is a dramatic glacial erratic perched on a ridge along the Appalachian Trail near Buchanan, VA. Photograph the precarious boulder against rolling Blue Ridge ridgelines at golden hour or after storms for moody skies. Short unpaved pull-off and brief walk from parking; accessible year-round but watch for wet/muddy trails. Best visited at sunrise or late afternoon to avoid hikers and harsh midday light.