Balanced Rock Road
Distance
7.6 mi
Technical Rating
Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Trail Overview
There is some good camping along this trail that takes you to upper Palmer Lake Reservoir. Unlicensed vehicles aren't permitted on the main routes, and there are very few side roads to explore. The top part of this trail is relatively easy, but as you drop down it becomes quite a bit more challenging.
Weather
55°
Feels like 55°
18 mph
South
0 in
Rain
29.65 inHg
Rising
Friday
32° / 41°
Friday
67° / 35°
Saturday
51° / 43°
Sunday
58° / 41°
Monday
61° / 44°
Tuesday
67° / 41°
Status Reports
Alex M
Sep 08, 2024
2023 Jeep Gladiator
Open
Normal
Not a difficult trail, but very beautiful. It’s very cool pulling up to the back side of Palmer reservoir!
Jev A
Aug 25, 2024
2018 Toyota Tacoma
Open
Lee Tripp
Aug 25, 2024
4x4
Open
Christian Brown
Jul 12, 2024
2024 Subaru Crosstrek
Open
Normal
Dusty
Washboard
The difficult undulating part towards the end of the trail seems to have been filled in. Lots of loose sandy rock, minor obstacles, but in no way is this a 4 at this point. Got to the bottom with zero pucker.
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Nearby Trails
Ruby Mine Trail
Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
