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Escalante Petrified Forest State Park
Petrified Forest Trail
A short but steep mesa loop through colorful deposits of petrified wood and broad views over Wide Hollow Reservoir.Approx. round trip1.0 mileApprox. elevation gain200 ftDifficultyModerate-StrenuousRating★ 4.7
THE FAMILY READ
What to expect
A short but steep mesa loop through colorful deposits of petrified wood and broad views over Wide Hollow Reservoir.
KIDS' TRAIL EXPLORER
Turn this hike into a mission.
Bring a one-page activity sheet made specifically for Petrified Forest Trail. Kids can look for local nature clues, try three trail missions, learn a short trail story and draw their own map.
- Red or orange petrified wood
- A dark mineral streak
- A visible tree-ring pattern