아파치 카운티 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

Be sure to get a guide from the visitor center/museum before starting this hike. The trail is not maintained and they give excellent up to date info about the trail’s condition as well as a packet with information and pictures about how to follow the trail.

Really very impressive to see all the colours.

A truly beautiful area.

Beautiful building.

Parking area off Petrified Forest Road that gives you a great view of the hills known as the Tepees. The hills are made up of different color bands of mudstones that resemble tepees.

Tawa Point, named after the Hopi sun spirit, overlooks the Painted Desert. The site has parking and interpretive information.

Situated on the edge of a picturesque meadow with scattered aspen trees, this campground offers a stunning display of fall colors when the leaves change. Once a Forest Service Ranger Station, remnants of the old structures can still be seen in the area.

Pierce Mountain stands at an elevation of 8,660 feet in a dense forest area, accessible via a maintained dirt trail. While not considered a significant summit, the area is peaceful and makes for a pleasant stop on the journey.