Event

Guided Backcountry Hike: Mountain Lion Mesa

Petrified Forest National Park

Fee:

Free. Hike is free with park entry

Dates & Times

Date:

Friday, October 21, 2022

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Guided Tour
Hike

Description

Hike 6 miles round trip over undulating terrain to experience abundant, ancient rock art with an archeologist.  Be prepared to hike approximately 6 hours over rugged desert terrain, average elevation gain about 225 feet, and rated moderate, optional scramble to the top of the mesa to see additional rock art.

Hikes are free with park entrance fee.  Reservations required and limited to 10 participants per hike. Hikers will need to be prepared with adequate food, water, clothing, footwear, hat, sunscreen, and hiking poles.  Face masks may be required for entering buildings. Please, no pets or children under the age of 12 on hikes.  Inclement weather and extreme mud will cancel hikes. 

To make a reservation or for more information call 928-524-6228 x276, leave a message if no answer.  

Reservation or Registration: Yes


Contact Information

Emily Devereaux
928-524-6228 x276
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