NPS Photo/P. Comas Petrified Forest3 mile (5 km); out and back – occasionally steep, remote areaChoose either the North or South Petrified Forest Trail for an approximately3 mile out and back hike to a valley full of exposed petrified tree stumps. Explore around the tree fossils; just remember, take only pictures! ![]() NPS Photo/T. Schroeder Petrified Forest Loop10.4 mile (16.7 km); loop – steep sections, remote areaContinue beyond the valley of exposed tree fossils and enjoy the entiretyof the Petrified Forest Loop. Most of this route is rolling prairie atop a high plateau; oc-casionally departing from the prairie, becoming more difficult. ![]() NPS Photo Big Plateau Loop5.4 mile (8.7 km); loop – steep terrain, remote area
Prepare for a river crossing (check with Visitor Center for current river depths), but it’s great on a hot day! The trail is somewhat strenuous up the butte forma-tions, once on the Big Plateau, the views are well worth it.
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Last updated: May 17, 2020