National Park Service: Guided Backcountry Hike – Petroglyph Canyon

Hike 3.5 miles round trip to an old interpretive area featuring a foot trail constructed in the 1930s. 

The trail, which is challenging, provides access to a large number of petroglyphs.  Be prepared to hike approximately 3 hours through off-trail conditions including climbing rocky conditions, average elevation gain about 200 feet, and rated easy except for the steep, rugged foot trail to the petroglyphs, which is challenging and optional.

Hikes are free with park entrance fee.

Reservations required and limited to 10 participants per hike. Hikers will need to be prepared with adequate food, water, clothing, footwear, hat, sunscreen, and hiking poles.  Face masks may be required for entering buildings. Please, no pets or children under the age of 12 on hikes.  Inclement weather and extreme mud will cancel hikes.

To make a reservation or for more information call 928-524-6228 x276, leave a message if no answer.

  • Audience: Adult, Teen
  • Genre: Arts, Culture & Social Science, Field Sciences
  • Type: Field Trip/Outdoor Activity, Presentation

The event is finished.

Date

Oct 15 2022
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Time

9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Cost

Free with Park Fee

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Labels

Navajo/Apache STEM Hub

Location

Petrified Forest National Park
Website
https://www.nps.gov/pefo/index.htm/index.htm

Organizer

National Park Service
Website
https://www.nps.gov/index.htm
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