Balcony House Sunrise Tour

On this 90-minute tour, you will climb a 32-foot (9.8 m) ladder, crawl through an 18-inch wide (45 cm) and 12-foot (3.7 m) long tunnel, and climb up a 60-foot (20 m) open cliff face with stone steps and two 10-foot (3 m) ladders to exit. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight. Cameras are welcome, but you must be able to carry all of your gear while keeping your hands free to climb the ladders. The tour is available on June 21, June 22, September 22, and September 23. It begins at the north end of the Balcony House parking lot, a 24-mile (38.6 km), 1 to 1 1/4 hour drive from the park entrance. Meet the ranger at the benches under the shade structure at Balcony House at least 15 minutes in advance of the start of the tour.