Couple standing near the Balanced Rock along the Balanced Rock Trail in Big Bend National Park in Texas

Balanced Rock Trail, the Most Unique Hike in Big Bend National Park

The Balanced Rock trail, sometimes called the Grapevine Hills, may be the most unique hike in Big Bend National Park, offering some fun light rock scrambling and incredible views of quirky rock formations and volcanic pinnacles. Here’s everything you need to know about the Balanced Rock trail, the best short hike in Big Bend. 

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