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Balanced Rock Information on Balanced Rock, south of Twin Falls, Idaho.
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The world-famous Balanced Rock is mushroom-shaped, with the base measuring 3 feet 17 inches and the top 48 feet in diameter. This phenomenon of nature stands 200 feet tall (and the base has been reinforced with concrete).

This park runs one-half mile along the edge of Salmon Falls Creek. There are picnic tables, fire pits, and some overnight camping available.

Area: N/A
Elevation: 3,658 feet.
Fees: None
Hours: N/A
Visitor Center: None
Facilities: Covered picnic tables.
Directions:

In Buhl, drive south through town until you reach Castleford, then follow the paved road and signs for Balanced Rock.

Coordinates: Map Coordinates (NAD83): 42 32.854N; 114 57.537W.
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Balanced Rock, Idaho.
Camping
Some overnight camping available along Salmon Falls Creek.
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Hiking
It is possible to hike up to the rock along one of several unofficial paths, and then beyond for a spectacular view of the Magic Valley and the Snake River Canyon.
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Within the Park
Check our personal notes for details about these points of interest:
  • Balanced Rock
  • Salmon Falls Creek
 
Near the Park
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Related Sites

Note: Remember to bookmark this site before you venture off down these side trails. They lead to other Web sites that we do not control. We cannot vouch for the content on, nor do we endorse, these sites. The following links are only intended to assist you in your quest for further related information. If you discover a broken link, or a link with inappropriate content, or know of a link that should be listed here, please let us know.

Buhl Chamber of Commerce
208-543-6682

Hagerman Valley Chamber of Commerce
Box 599, Hagerman, Idaho 83332; phone: 208-837-9131.

Hagerman Valley Historical Society
100 S. State Street, Hagerman, Idaho 83332; phone: 208-837-6288.

Salmon Falls Creek

South Central Idaho Tourism and Recreation Development Association
P.O. Box 5155, Twin Falls, Idaho 83303-5155; phone: 800-316-7378 or 208-732-5569; fax: 208-732-5454.

Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
800-255-8946

Twin Falls Country Parks and Recreation
208-734-9491; email: tfcoprww@micron.net.

 


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