Balanced Rock — photo spot in Arches Scenic Dr, Moab, UT 84532, USA
Balanced Rock
Balanced Rock is an iconic, gravity-defying sandstone hoodoo set close to Arches Scenic Drive — ideal for dramatic foreground subject shots, scale studies, and night-sky compositions. The viewpoint is a short paved loop (~0.3 mi) from a dedicated lot; Arches NP entrance fee applies. Best at sunrise or golden-hour sunset for warm side-light and long shadows; nights offer strong Milky Way opportunities. Expect crowds midday; weekdays and early mornings are quieter. Limited shade and exposed to sun
Balanced Rock
Balanced Rock is an iconic, gravity-defying sandstone hoodoo set close to Arches Scenic Drive — ideal for dramatic foreground subject shots, scale studies, and night-sky compositions. The viewpoint is a short paved loop (~0.3 mi) from a dedicated lot; Arches NP entrance fee applies. Best at sunrise or golden-hour sunset for warm side-light and long shadows; nights offer strong Milky Way opportunities. Expect crowds midday; weekdays and early mornings are quieter. Limited shade and exposed to sun