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Petrified Forest National Park Scenic Drive Self Guided Tour

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3 to 5 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Explore the unique landscapes of Petrified Forest National Park, where ancient trees turned to stone reveal stories from 200 million years ago. This GPS-guided driving tour allows you to navigate 28 miles of scenic routes at your own pace, discovering the history of petrified wood, ancient pueblos, and the vibrant Painted Desert. Engage with the geological wonders and archaeological treasures while enjoying a flexible, self-guided adventure through one of the most intriguing national parks in the Southwest.

- Self-guided driving tour with GPS guidance for easy navigation
- Immerse yourself in stunning sites like the Painted Desert and historic Route 66
- Duration of 1-3 hours based on your chosen stops and pace
- Offline access available after downloading, perfect for remote areas

What's Included

  • Go at your own pace. Anytime. The tour never expires
  • Know what's coming up and the story at every stop, don't just look, connect to the park
  • The tour plays automatically as you drive with GPS
  • No National park entrance fee
  • No Human Guide, this is all guided by our driving walking tour app
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

1 Park Road
Petrified Forest National Park, AZ 86028, USA

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End point

6618 Petrified Forest Road
Holbrook, AZ 86025, USA

End your journey surrounded by giant petrified logs, fascinating fossils, and exhibits that bring the prehistoric world of Petrified Forest National Park to life.

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Tiponi Point

Take in your first sweeping views of the Painted Desert. Layers of red, purple, blue, and gray reveal over 200 million years of volcanic eruptions, rivers, and prehistoric ecosystems preserved in stone.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Painted Desert Visitor Center

Begin your adventure at the gateway to Petrified Forest National Park. Pick up maps, explore exhibits, and prepare to travel through a landscape where ancient forests became stone and colorful badlands stretch to the horizon.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Crystal Forest Trail

Walk among some of the most beautiful petrified logs on Earth. Discover sparkling quartz, colorful agate, and purple amethyst hidden within ancient fossilized trees.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tawa Point

Named for the Hopi sun spirit, this scenic overlook offers stunning views of the Painted Desert's colorful ridges and mesas, especially beautiful during sunrise and early morning light.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Painted Desert Inn

Step inside one of Route 66's most historic buildings. Explore restored Hopi murals, Civilian Conservation Corps craftsmanship, and panoramic desert views from this beautifully preserved landmark.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pintado Point

One of the highest viewpoints in the park, offering breathtaking 360-degree views across colorful badlands shaped by volcanic ash, floods, and millions of years of erosion.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Nizhoni Point

"Nizhoni" means beautiful in Navajo, and this overlook lives up to its name with endless vistas of layered mesas and painted hills stretching across the Arizona desert.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Whipple Point

Enjoy one final Painted Desert panorama before descending toward the heart of the fossil forest. The landscape here continues to evolve through ongoing erosion.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lacey Point

Named for Congressman John Lacey, whose efforts helped protect Petrified Forest, this overlook showcases the colorful desert and the importance of conservation.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Puerco Pueblo

Walk through the remains of a 100-room village where over 200 people lived more than 700 years ago. Learn about ancient farming, trade routes, and life in the high desert.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Newspaper Rock

View more than 650 petroglyphs carved into stone by Indigenous peoples over centuries. These fascinating symbols offer a glimpse into ancient stories, beliefs, and daily life.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Tepees

Marvel at cone-shaped hills wrapped in colorful bands of blue, gray, purple, and red. These striking formations reveal millions of years of geological history.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Historic Blue Forest Trailhead

Explore a rugged landscape filled with colorful badlands and petrified logs rich in blue agate and purple quartz. A favorite destination for adventurous hikers.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mesa

One of the park's most spectacular sights. Descend into a surreal world of blue-gray badlands, striped hills, and fossilized logs that seem straight out of another planet.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Agate Bridge

See a massive 110-foot petrified log suspended across a wash like a natural bridge. This remarkable geological feature is one of the park's most photographed attractions.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Jasper Forest

Gaze across one of the largest concentrations of petrified wood in the park, where colorful fossilized logs blanket the landscape.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Rainbow Forest Museum and Visitor Center

End your journey surrounded by giant petrified logs, fascinating fossils, and exhibits that bring the prehistoric world of Petrified Forest National Park to life.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Petrified Forest National Park Scenic Drive Self Guided Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Go at your own pace. Anytime. The tour never expires
  • Know what's coming up and the story at every stop, don't just look, connect to the park
  • The tour plays automatically as you drive with GPS
  • Listen anytime, as many times as you want, it's your tour
  • Smartphone guided GPS audio driving tour on our driving tour app in Petrified Forest National park
  • No National park entrance fee
  • No Human Guide, this is all guided by our driving walking tour app

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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