Petrified Forest, AZ-A series of off-trail guided hikes will be offered Sundays in January, February, and March to help visitors discover why Petrified Forest is so special. The schedule for January and February is below, with future press release for March coming soon. March is Archeology Month and the park will offer hikes every Wednesday and some Sundays.
January 2013 Off-Trail Hike Information
Date and Time
Meet Ranger here
Hiking to
Jan. 27, 2013 at noon
Rainbow Forest Museum
Petroglyph Canyon
Feb. 3, 2013 at noon
Painted Desert Visitor Center
Lacey Point Petroglyphs
Feb. 10, 2013 at noon
Painted Desert Visitor Center
Onyx Bridge
Feb. 17, 2013 at noon
Rainbow Forest Museum
Jasper Forest
Feb. 24, 2013 at noon
Painted Desert Visitor Center
The Dying Grounds
Each hike will last about three hours and is about 3 mi (4.8 km) round trip. Each hike showcases the parks resources rarely seen by the public including petroglyphs and fossil wood and animals in their natural state. Be ready to learn in the great outdoor classroom of Petrified Forest!
These hikes are not accessible and are over uneven terrain. Exposure to elements may include mud, ice, and cold weather, wear appropriate layered clothing and footwear, bring food and water.
The hike is free, with no prior signup required. The normal entry fee into the park applies. Hike locations are subject to change based on conditions and weather.
Tags: guided hike off trail backcountry petroglyphs archeology geology petrified forest national park
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
