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Hot Springs National Park
Balanced Rock Trail
a gray novaculite rock formation with one large oval piece looks like it is on end balanced on the lower larger formation

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Balanced Rock

This short (.2 mile) spur off of Sunset Trail leads to the Balanced Rock, a natural novaculite outcrop making a beautiful lookout over western Garland County.

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section of infrared aerial photo of park with Balanced Rock Trail drawn in

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The Lamar Spring and collection pool, with brick walkway surrounding, with steam rising above.

Did You Know?
Water emerging from the hot springs in Hot Springs National Park fell as rain when the pyramids of Egypt were built—4400 years ago!
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Last Updated: July 31, 2008 at 12:43 MST