Petrified Forest is best known for its Triassic fossils. It's like having two parks in one, an ecosystem over 200 million years old with plants and animals …
I did not know what to expect and what I saw was so different that I was blown away! This is one NP that you must visit to see what nature can do with wood! It is entirely unbelievable! If you have a… Full review by WanderingSpriti
Dec 28, 2024
This National Park is relatively small and doesn’t have a wide variety of attractions beyond scenic vistas and, of course, petrified wood tree trunks. While the sight of petrified wood is initially i… Full review by cohoman
Dec 21, 2024
I love to visit the National Parks, but wasn't sure about this one. Boy, was I surprised. This is one of the coolest places to visit. It is unbelievable to see these trees that have petrified and how… Full review by Lvtripplanning
What is the road like when driving thru the Petrified National Forest? Is it fairly flat, or mountainist with curves? Narrow roads, or interstate? We don't do well driving thru mountain passes, will that be an issue?
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It's fairly flat and fully paved. Not mountainous at all.
One in our party has mobility issues. It appears there are a few pull offs that offer good views of the painted dessert, but are there pull offs where you can view the petrified wood? Is it worth continuing on to the Petrified forest area if we are unable to do any hiking? How long should we allow for a drive through with viewing stops? We will be coming from/ returning to Flagstaff.
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We drove from the south to the north entrance pulling off for a very brief hike and in the parking lot vistas. Total time approx. 1 1/2 hours.
With the road closure what exactly will we see coming from I40? Is it better to go all the way around to I 180? Any suggestions so we can get the most out of this stop? Thanks!
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I took the I-40, no problems. Definitely worth seeing. Enjoy your trip!
Yes, there are two locations in the park you are allowed to "bare" camp - no fires, pack in and pack out, no prepared sites - in the wilderness areas at least 1 mile from roads. You …
Yes, there are two locations in the park you are allowed to "bare" camp - no fires, pack in and pack out, no prepared sites - in the wilderness areas at least 1 mile from roads. You need a permit which is free and the rangers will check on your vehicle. Don't fake it and camp in unapproved areas or you risk fines and having your vehicle towed. Check at the visitor center - we used the one at the south end.
I don't think there is any need for them, particularly if you stick to the paths, but don't wear open-toed sandals, there's lots of of large rocks to stub your toes on.
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