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Balanced Rock Pillar - Texas Mountain Peak Information

Balanced Rock Details

Balanced Rock is a mountain pillar in Gillespie County in the state of Texas (TX). Balanced Rock climbs to 1,831 feet (558.09 meters) above sea level. Balanced Rock is located at latitude - longitude coordinates (also called lat - long coordinates or GPS coordinates) of N 30.327699 and W -98.856429.

Anyone attempting to climb Balanced Rock and reach the summit should look for detailed information on the Balanced Rock area in the topographic map (topo map) and the Fredericksburg East USGS quad. To hike and explore the Texas outdoors near Balanced Rock, check the list of nearby trails.

  • Peak Type: Pillar
  • Latitude: 30.327699
  • Longitue: -98.856429
  • Peak Elevation: 1,831 feet (558.09 m)
  • Nearest City: Cherry Spring (3.5 miles away)

Nearby Trails

Trail Name Activity Type Trail Type Trail Length Distance Away
Luckenbach Cruise Road Biking Loop 37.2 mi 4.1 mi
The Sawickis' Favorite Hill Country Challenge Road Biking Loop 53.5 mi 4.1 mi
Guadalupe River State Park: Loops 2 and 3 Hiking Loop 5.6 mi 6.6 mi
Willow City Ramble Road Biking Loop 21.3 mi 10.6 mi
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, Loop Trail Hiking Loop 4.5 mi 11.8 mi

See more Trail Descriptions on Trails.com | View All Cherry Spring, Texas Trails

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