Long Logs Trail
A longer loop through one of the park's largest concentrations of petrified wood.
Route overview
Long Logs Trail in Arizona.
The route leaves Rainbow Forest Museum on a paved shared approach before circling an ancient log jam beneath gray badlands, with dense displays of colorful fossil wood.
Trail facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Arizona
- Distance
- 2.5 km
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation gain
- Not published by official source
- Best season
- Check current official seasonal access and conditions
- Trail type
- Loop
Safety context
Only the first half-mile is broadly suitable for strollers and mobility equipment; the loop has rough surface, narrow turns and steep local grades. Do not remove fragments or climb fragile badlands. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Only the first half-mile is broadly suitable for strollers and mobility equipment; the loop has rough surface, narrow turns and steep local grades. Do not remove fragments or climb fragile badlands.
Highlights
Long Logs Trail, Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona hiking, Painted Desert, NPS trail
Why find a buddy
Suitable for companions wanting a longer developed fossil walk. Match on rough-surface mobility, heat exposure and whether to continue only on the accessible initial segment.
Primary source
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Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.