Crystal Forest Loop

The Crystal Forest Loop is a 0.75-mile loop trail located in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona. The trail is paved and relatively easy, making it accessible to families with children. The trail offers stunning views of petrified wood deposits, with many logs containing beautiful crystals. Visitors can see agatized logs, which have no cellular structure, and permineralized logs, which still have a cellular structure and look like trees on the inside. The trail also features layers of sedimentary rock covering the actual wood, and visitors can look for crystals in this area. The trail is suitable for mobility devices, with a tread width of 71 inches and a grade of 5.2%. The Crystal Forest Loop is a great place for families to explore and learn about the unique geological features of Petrified Forest National Park