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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Mar 14, 2025
This is simply a beautiful place to visit with a stunning landscape and remarkable history. If you are travelling through I highly recommend that you stop in and visit. They do also have the junior r…Full review by TasteofTuscany
Mar 13, 2025
Do not miss the Blue Mesa Hike! Stunning Views. We did not have to wait in line to get in at 9:00 am on a Tuesday. We were able to talk to Ranger Keith Lane at the Painted Desert Inn National Histo…Full review by petriedish57
Mar 12, 2025
On our cross-country drive from 'sea to shining sea' ..... CT to CA were stopped here. Was looking on a map and decided to stop as we were heading to Winslow AZ 'Standin on a Corner' It is worthw…Full review by Cindy R
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!
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