Blue Mesa Loop

Blue Mesa is a significant landform located in Petrified Forest National Park, known for its spectacular blue, purple, and gray badlands. The area offers a scenic drive and a hiking trail, the Blue Mesa Trail, which is a 1-mile loop that descends from the mesa and offers unique views of the badland hills and petrified wood. The trail is considered easy and is suitable for families. The area is also home to numerous plant and animal fossils, and visitors can enjoy scenic views and photo opportunities. The Blue Mesa Scenic Drive is a 5-mile round trip road that goes on top of the mesa, offering scenic overlooks of the landscape, badlands, trail, and hoodoos