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Escalante Petrified Forest – Petrified Wood Trail loop from Escalante Petrified Forest State Park

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Utah

Garfield County

Escalante Petrified Forest – Petrified Wood Trail loop from Escalante Petrified Forest State Park

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Escalante Petrified Forest – Petrified Wood Trail loop from Escalante Petrified Forest State Park

00:49

2.77km

80m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Escalante Petrified Forest State Park

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102 m

Escalante Petrified Forest

Highlight • Natural Monument

An absolute highlight, which is worth the $ 10 entry fee (per car). Over millions of years old trees were petrified here over the years (silicates have been fed into …

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Petrified Wood Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

From the lake, the path ascends a few meters, and within a short hike, visitors can spot the first petrified trees. Petrified Forest Trail is well-marked and features a mesa …

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1.11 km

Petrified Wood of Escalante Petrified Forest State Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Petrified wood is a type of fossilized wood created when tree remains undergo a mineralization process, often involving replacement by stone. While individual pieces of petrified wood are common, this …

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1.94 km

Petrified Wood Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Petrified Forest Trail climbs steeply from the parking lot, with breathtaking views of Wide Hollow Reservoir before looping through a piñon-juniper woodland. Along the ridge, you'll see plenty of …

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