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3,921 ft
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
00:15:00
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
5,531 ft
Altitude min
5,566 ft
Altitude max
5,538 ft
Altitude start
5,535 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-9%
Grade max
7.2%
Grade min
1,631 ft
Distance climb
912 ft
Distance down
1,378 ft
Distance flat
00:15:00
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Crystal Forest Loop Details

  • Activities
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  • Riding Area
    Petrified Forest National Park
    Holbrook, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #25781 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • 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 badlands with large petrified logs. The trail is paved and accessible to wheelchairs.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Crystal Forest Loop

        ▼ Where is Crystal Forest Loop located?
        Crystal Forest Loop 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 34.86404, -109.79114.
        ▼ How hard is Crystal Forest Loop?
        Crystal Forest Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Crystal Forest Loop?
        Crystal Forest Loop has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 39 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,531 ft to 5,566 ft.
        ▼ Is Crystal Forest Loop a point to point trail?
        Crystal Forest Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
        ▼ How long is Crystal Forest Loop?
        Crystal Forest Loop is 3,921 ft long. The trail type is paved path.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Crystal Forest Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Crystal Forest Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Crystal Forest Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Crystal Forest Loop are:
        • December (2 activities)
        • March (1 activities)
        • April (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Crystal Forest Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Crystal Forest Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to hike Crystal Forest Loop?
        The estimated time to hike Crystal Forest Loop is approximately 15 minutes. The trail is 3,921 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Crystal Forest Loop?
        Crystal Forest Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 141 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 147 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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