How long is Balanced Rock (Devils Lake)?

1.5 miles, out & back, with about 500 feet of elevation gain — roughly 45 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Balanced Rock (Devils Lake)?

It's rated Moderate. a steep climb past a famous balanced quartzite boulder

Moderate

Wisconsin

Distance1.5 mi

Est. time~45 min

Elevation gain↗ 500 ft

RouteOut & back

Illustrative elevation profile — open in Apple Maps for the live trail map & precise profile.

a steep climb past a famous balanced quartzite boulder.

Check conditions, permits, and weather before you go — trails close, and mountain weather turns fast.