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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Jan 22, 2025
This was our first time visiting the Petrified Forest. We were arriving rather late in the day, around 2:30pm and the park closes the gates at 5:00pm (although you can still exit up to 5:30pm). Dri… Full review by 613jonih
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
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!
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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