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OSM map layer · LineString
38.92, -105.29 · rel 16461710
38.92, -105.29 · rel 16461710
Petrified Forest Loop
A 1,7 km loop walk in Colorado.
Loop walk
start = finish · Colorado
1,7km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
27
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
1× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
2× Attraction
Geologic Overlook
viewpoint ·
362 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The Big Stump
Attraction ·
on the route
0,7 km
42%
Shale Outcrop
Attraction ·
33 m off route
1,6 km
94%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Petrified Forest Loop is 1.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Petrified Forest Loop takes approximately 27 min to complete.
Yes, Petrified Forest Loop is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Petrified Forest Loop starts near coordinates 38.9147, -105.2839.
Petrified Forest Loop is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.