Escalante Petrified Forest

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.

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.