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Balanced Rock

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Balanced Rock

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Hanging Rock State Park

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  • Location: Stokes County, North Carolina, United States

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    September 4, 2023

    Hiking

    Balanced Rock is one of many masterpieces of nature, that can be found in Hanging Rock State Park. To get there, it only takes a very short detour from Moore's Wall Loop Trail and Moore's Knob. Make sure to not miss the sight of such a perfectly balanced rock on top of another one.

    January 13, 2024

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    Balanced Rock is one of many masterpieces of nature, that can be found in Hanging Rock State Park. To get there, it only takes a very short detour from Moore's Wall Loop Trail and Moore's Knob. Make sure to not miss the sight of such a perfectly balanced rock on top of another one.
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    Moores Wall Loop Trail

    7.75km

    02:52

    330m

    100m

    Embark on the Moores Wall Loop Trail for a moderate hiking experience through Hanging Rock State Park. This 4.8-mile (7.7 km) route challenges you with 1074 feet (327 metres) of…

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    Embark on the Moore's Knob Lookout Tower Trail, a moderate hiking route that spans 2.0 miles (3.2 km) with a significant elevation gain of 784 feet (239 metres). You can…

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    If you're looking for a challenging hike, the Indian Creek and Moore's Wall Loop Trail delivers. This difficult 9.1-mile (14.6 km) route climbs 1883 feet (574 metres) over about 5…

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    Location: Stokes County, North Carolina, United States

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