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 …
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Dec 30, 2024
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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yes it is worth a visit as it is so different. There are stopping places with great views. Go for it
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!
Just keep your eyes open, even on the paved trails. My young son almost stepped on one several years ago on a paved trail that was paved up against a rock outcropping. Luckily the …
Just keep your eyes open, even on the paved trails. My young son almost stepped on one several years ago on a paved trail that was paved up against a rock outcropping. Luckily the snake rattled and I grabbed him just before he stepped on it!!!
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