Red Basin Clam Beds Hike
A long, remote backcountry hike through Red Basin to fossil clam beds and multicolored badlands.
Route overview
Red Basin Clam Beds Hike in Arizona.
This NPS route explores land added in the park's boundary expansion, combining petrified wood, hoodoos, ancient sedimentary layers, petroglyphs and fossil clam beds.
Trail facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Arizona
- Distance
- 13.7 km
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Elevation gain
- Not published by official source
- Best season
- Check current official seasonal access and conditions
- Trail type
- approximate backcountry route
Safety context
The 8.5-mile distance is approximate. Carry all water, robust navigation, sun and storm protection, and enough time to exit during park hours. Do not disclose sensitive artifact locations or touch, collect or excavate fossils. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
The 8.5-mile distance is approximate. Carry all water, robust navigation, sun and storm protection, and enough time to exit during park hours. Do not disclose sensitive artifact locations or touch, collect or excavate fossils.
Highlights
Red Basin Clam Beds Hike, Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona hiking, Painted Desert, NPS trail
Why find a buddy
Only match fit, self-reliant partners with proven cross-country navigation, equal pace and explicit emergency and turnaround plans.
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Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.