Balance Rock

In the far reaches of Balance Rock Bay at the northeastern most point is a masterpiece of natural erosion at work. Sitting atop a slip pedestal of softer conglomerate rock is a solid mushroom-shaped mass which weighs many tons. The pedestal base was formed over thousands of years thanks to natural stream erosion removing the softer lower rock material below at a faster rate than the more dense rock above.

Balance Rock stands about 40' tall and the majority of the rock consists of overhang, with an almost sheer surface beneath its summit. Balance Rock was conquered by the Leaping Lizards rock climbers in April, 2005 (and first scaled by the Leaping Lizards 21 years prior on March 29, 1994). You can boat right up to it or hike to it from SARA Park.

Managed by: Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

Accessibility: Boat or hiking in on foot

Distance from Thompson Bay: 3.46 nautical miles (3.9 miles)