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 …
Fantastic,lesser known national park. It is a park you can drive through with many areas to pull off the highway.The actual petrified logs are close to the highway. When you are older you do not wan…Full review by Quest24461768185
Apr 27, 2025
We spent the day here on a Wednesday hiking and exploring. Starting out early in the morning was a good choice as it naturally gets more crowded as the day progresses. We arrived to the main Painte…Full review by MelissaWP
Mar 23, 2025
Petrified Forest National Park is truly one of the most underrated gems in Arizona. It deserves a full day to explore! The landscapes here are otherworldly, with stunning colors and unique formations…Full review by Tianxingzhe
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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