Wilderness Loop Trail
A trail running adventure into the colorful desert of the 7-mile Wilderness Loop of Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona.
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Painted Desert, Petroglyphs, And An Ancient Rainforest In Petrified Forest National Park
When we pull off I-40 for Petrified Forest National Park, I expect to be looking at rocks. Yet, it takes us a while to get to the rocks. We are so distracted by the breathtaking views! The Painted Desert is result of the Chinle Formation. It is a mineral deposit from river beds over 200 million years ago, during the Late Triassic Period.