Off-Trail Guided Hikes in February at Petrified Forest National Park

Date: January 20, 2013
Contact: Eric Schreiner, 928-524-6228 x236

Petrified Forest, AZ-A series of off-trail guided hikes will be offered Sundays in January, February, and March to help visitors discover why Petrified Forest is so special. The schedule for January and February is below, with future press release for March coming soon. March is Archeology Month and the park will offer hikes every Wednesday and some Sundays. 

January 2013 Off-Trail Hike Information

Date and Time	Meet Ranger here	Hiking to
January 27, 2013 at noon	Rainbow Forest Museum	Petroglyph Canyon
February 3, 2013 at noon	Painted Desert Visitor Center	Lacey Point Petroglyphs
February 10, 2013 at noon	Painted Desert Visitor Center	Onyx Bridge
February 17, 2013 at noon	Rainbow Forest Museum	Jasper Forest
February 24, 2013 at noon	Painted Desert Visitor Center	The Dying Grounds

Each hike will last about three hours and is about 3 mi (4.8 km) round trip. Each hike showcases the parks resources rarely seen by the public including petroglyphs and fossil wood and animals in their natural state. Be ready to learn in the great outdoor classroom of Petrified Forest!

These hikes are not accessible and are over uneven terrain. Exposure to elements may include mud, ice, and cold weather, wear appropriate layered clothing and footwear, bring food and water.

The hike is free, with no prior signup required. The normal entry fee into the park applies. Hike locations are subject to change based on conditions and weather.