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Escalante Petrified Forest

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Escalante Petrified Forest

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Escalante Petrified Forest

Recommended by 19 hikers out of 20

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Escalante Petrified Forest State Park

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Location: Garfield County, Utah, United States

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1. Petrified Forest Trail and Sleeping Rainbow Trail loop — Escalante Petrified Forest State Park

3.55km

01:05

120m

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

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2. Petrified Wood Trail – Escalante Petrified Forest loop from Escalante

2.78km

00:49

80m

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3. Petrified Wood Trail – Escalante Petrified Forest loop from Escalante

6.41km

01:47

120m

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

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Lahaina

February 19, 2019

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 the tree structure). As a result, the trunks did not rot and can be examined here. The color scheme of the stems ranges from reddish, yellow and violet tones; like a rainbow. There is a shorter normal route (also called Main Loop) and a longer difficult route. It takes about 1h for the hike. Then you should sit down at the great reservoir and cool your feet in the Wide Hollow Reservoir.

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Eric 🖖

October 11, 2020

Escalante Petrified Forest State Park is located nearby a small reservoir that is popular spot for all kind of recreational activities. The park includes a developed campground with RV sites. On the hill above the campground you can see large petrified logs and a marked hiking trail leads through the petrified forest.

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Elevation 1,810 m

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Location: Garfield County, Utah, United States

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Escalante Petrified Forest

1. Petrified Forest Trail and Sleeping Rainbow Trail loop — Escalante Petrified Forest State Park

2. Petrified Wood Trail – Escalante Petrified Forest loop from Escalante

3. Petrified Wood Trail – Escalante Petrified Forest loop from Escalante

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