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Petrified Forest National Park

📍 Petrified Forest National Park, Holbrook, AZ, USA
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Quick Facts

Location
USA
Category
National Park & Nature
Duration
Half a day - 1 day
Address
Petrified Forest National Park, Holbrook, AZ, USA
Coordinates
35.0000, -109.8000

Introduction

Petrified Forest National Park is one of America's most unique geological parks. In northeastern Arizona, it features stunning petrified wood (~225-million-year-old Triassic trees replaced by colorful agate and quartz) and the Painted Desert (colorful mudstone and sandstone layers) — a unique geological wonder. Triassic conifers buried in volcanic ash, replaced by silica into agate, amethyst and quartz — cross-sections show rainbow colors. The Painted Desert features red, orange, gray and purple mudstone layers. Ancient petroglyphs and Puerco Pueblo archaeological site are also featured. Park runs along I-40. Visiting to experience 225-million-year-old petrified forests is a unique Arizona geological experience.

✨ Highlights

1
Petrified wood
~225-million-year-old trees; rainbow-colored cross-sections.
2
Painted Desert
Colorful mudstone layers — red, orange, gray and purple.
3
225 million years
Triassic petrified forest — 225 million years of geological change.
4
Petroglyphs
Ancient Native American petroglyphs and archaeological sites.

🛈 Practical Info

→Petrified wood：Rainbow-colored cross-sections; do not touch (strictly protected).
→Painted Desert：Best at sunrise or sunset.
→Combine：Pair with Grand Canyon NP and Flagstaff.
→Duration：Half a day to one day.
→Ticket Information：Buy a 7-day national park pass.
→Transportation：By car (about 1.5 hours from Flagstaff)

💡 Tips

• Petrified wood rainbow colors; do not touch (strictly protected).
• Painted Desert best at sunrise or sunset.
• Pair with Grand Canyon NP and Flagstaff.
• Opening and admission are subject to NPS official notice.

FAQ

How much is the admission for Petrified Forest National Park?

Buy a 7-day national park pass.

Any practical tips for visiting Petrified Forest National Park?

Petrified wood rainbow colors; do not touch (strictly protected). Painted Desert best at sunrise or sunset.

How long should I spend at Petrified Forest National Park?

A typical visit takes Half a day - 1 day.

Ticket prices, schedules and opening hours are for reference only; please follow the official announcement.