On this 1 mile roundtrip, you descend from the mesa and hike on the alternately paved and gravel trail loop. It offers the unique experience of hiking among badland hills of bluish bentonite clay as well as petrified wood. If you look closely, you might find plant and animal fossils in the sedimentary layers of Blue Mesa.

Karsten S.

May 4, 2020

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Blue Mesa Trail is a 1.4 kilometer heavily trafficked loop trail near Holbrook, Arizona. It leads past wonderful viewpoints. Due to the incline and distance, the route is suitable for all performance levels. Here you can go hiking and walking. The route is accessible all year round. Dogs are allowed, but must be kept on a leash.

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April 11, 2022

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A loop trail where the beginning (and end) has a few switchbacks. In addition to the Blue Mesa scenery, some petrified logs begin appearing at this point in the park.

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1. Blue Mesa Trail loop — Petrified Forest National Park

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2. Blue Mesa Trail loop – Petrified Forest National Park

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3. Blue Mesa Trail – Petrified Log Pedestal loop from Nahata Dziil

4.42km

01:12

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 364 m

Downhill 20 m

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Location: Apache County, Arizona, United States

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1. Blue Mesa Trail loop — Petrified Forest National Park

2. Blue Mesa Trail loop – Petrified Forest National Park

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