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The Balancing Rock or column on Long Island, Nova Scotia
The iconic Balancing Rock overlooking St. Mary's Bay in Nova Scotia. A balancing rock, also called balanced rock or precarious boulder, is a naturally occurring geological formation featuring a large rock or boulder, sometimes of substantial size, resting on other rocks, bedrock, or on glacial till. This basalt rock is found at the end of a well groomed km trail and 235 step staircase down to a viewing platform.
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Location: Long island, nova scotia
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