How long is Petrified Forest Loop?

10 miles, loop, with about 600 feet of elevation gain — roughly 3 hr 38 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Petrified Forest Loop?

It's rated Moderate. petrified stumps in the badlands

Where is Petrified Forest Loop?

Petrified Forest Loop is in North Dakota. petrified stumps in the badlands

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Petrified Forest Loop

North Dakota

Distance10 mi

Est. time~3 hr 38 min

Elevation gain↗ 600 ft

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Petrified Forest Loop is a moderate 10-mile loop hike in North Dakota with about 600 ft of elevation gain. petrified stumps in the badlands.

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