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  Red River Gorge Geological Area
Feature:
Balanced Rock
Access:
Begin - Original Trail - Natural Bridge State Park.    End - Balanced Rock.
Park:
Either the Hemlock Lodge or Lower Parking Lot at Natural Bridge S.P.
Hike:
0.30 mile hike to formation.
Difficulty:
Easy-Medium.  If you continue on this is a route to the top of Natural Bridge.  Stairs at the top make is harder than lower section.
Scenery:
Formations: Very Good.  Hike:  Very Good.
Notes:
This is a great hike, and can be used as one leg of the route up or down to/from Natural Bridge.
  Return to Arches
  Photo Credit:  Unknown.  Balanced Rock.

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