Event

Guided Backcountry Hike: Starving Man

Petrified Forest National Park

Fee:

Free.

Dates & Times

Date:

Friday, March 21, 2025

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

6 hours

Type of Event

Guided Tour
Hike
Walk

Description

Learn about the past by joining a ranger for a guided hike into the beautiful and ancient landscapes of Petrified Forest National Park. Expect off trail conditions that include rocky and rugged desert terrain. Reservations required. Contact: Victoria Philpott, 928-241-8694, e-mail us

Time and location will be given with reservation.

Guided Backcountry Hike: Starving Man       

Difficulty: Moderate

Hike 6 miles round trip to boulders covered in petroglyphs and continue to badlands with ascending high ridge panoramic views.  Be prepared to hike approximately 6 hours over rugged desert terrain, up and around a mesa with average elevation gain about 300 feet and rated moderate.  

Reservation or Registration: Yes

Victoria Philpott, 928-241-8694, victoria_montoya-philpott@nps.gov

Contact Information

Victoria Philpott
928-241-8694
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