more stats
2,782 ft
Distance
31 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
4 ft
Altitude change
5,504 ft
Altitude min
5,530 ft
Altitude start
5,535 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-12%
Grade max
6.9%
Grade min
1,437 ft
Distance climb
764 ft
Distance down
577 ft
Distance flat

Blue Mesa Loop Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Petrified Forest National Park
    Holbrook, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #5585 in Hiking [+]
    • #13188 in Trail Running
    • #62780 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #95 in Hiking · Arizona [+]
    • #188 in Trail Running
    • #683 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Petrified Forest National Park

A short loop through blue-purple badlands.

Tags
Family friendly

Trail Supporters

  • NPS
    NPS
    Land Manager

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blue Mesa Loop Trail located?
      Blue Mesa Loop Trail is located in Petrified Forest National Park, Holbrook, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Petrified Forest National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.93877, -109.75984.
      ▼ How hard is Blue Mesa Loop Trail?
      Blue Mesa Loop Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue Mesa Loop Trail?
      Blue Mesa Loop Trail has 31 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,504 ft to 5,535 ft.
      ▼ Is Blue Mesa Loop Trail a point to point trail?
      Blue Mesa Loop Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ How long is Blue Mesa Loop Trail?
      Blue Mesa Loop Trail is 2,782 ft long. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Mesa Loop Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blue Mesa Loop Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Blue Mesa Loop Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Blue Mesa Loop Trail are:
      • April (6 activities)
      • March (4 activities)
      • May (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Blue Mesa Loop Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue Mesa Loop Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Blue Mesa Loop Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to hike Blue Mesa Loop Trail. The trail is 2,782 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blue Mesa Loop Trail?
      Blue Mesa Loop Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 156 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 162 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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