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Parks & Gardens

Balanced Rock

North Salem

Geologists call it an erratic, deposited by glaciers
Some think it's a Celtic dolmen for honoring the dead
Small parking lot by the barn, narrow roads

A 60-ton boulder perched impossibly on smaller rocks, with origins still debated—glacial erratic or ancient Celtic monument? Either way, it's wildly photo-worthy and free to visit.

They recommend it:

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What are you into?

  • 60-ton glacial boulder
  • Mysterious ancient origins
  • Rural scenic drive
  • Quick roadside stop
  • North Salem