Near Petrified Forest Loop Trail
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Petrified Forest Loop Trail

3.0 (2 Ratings)
This route forms a 10 mile loop when combined with the North Petrified Forest Trail and South Petrified Forest Trail.
2.7
mi
Distance
66
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Family FriendlyViewsWildlife

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.73mi
Distance
66ft
Elevation Gain
36ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
2,705ft
High Point
2,651ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This portion of the Maah Daah Hey trail passes through flat open prairie grassland. There is almost no shade along the route and no water source. This trail when combined with the North Petrified Forest Trail and South Petrified Forest Trail forms a 10 mile petrified forest loop. There are some broken trail markers along the trail (the result of active wildlife), but the path is well traveled and easy to follow.

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Contributors
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