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Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Petrified Forest National Park

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Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour to discover a captivating landscape of otherworldly beauty in Petrified Forest National Park. Along the way, hear stories on the geological wonders and unique sights play automatically as you cruise this ancient world. From petrified logs sparkling with crystalline quartz to the brilliant hues of the Painted Desert’s badlands, there’s breathtaking vistas at every turn. Unearth the park’s incredible history, filled with prehistoric creatures, early human inhabitants and fascinating fossils.

Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you.

Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location
Travel at your own pace
Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi needed
Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use
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Purchase one tour per vehicle.

What's Included

  • Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
  • Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
  • Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
  • Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations
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Petrified Forest National Park
AZ 86028, USA

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Painted Desert Visitor Center

Located at the park's north entrance, this center offers exhibits on geology, history, and ecology. Visitors can access information, maps, and facilities. It serves as the gateway to exploring the vibrant landscapes of the Painted Desert and the entire Petrified Forest National Park.
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tiponi Point

This scenic overlook offers sweeping views of the Painted Desert's multicolored badlands. A perfect first stop, it provides a preview of the park's stunning geological formations. The layered colors of the desert are particularly striking during sunrise and sunset, making it a popular spot for photography.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Painted Desert Rim Trail

A short, easy trail along the rim of the Painted Desert, this path offers panoramic views of the colorful badlands below. The trail connects various overlooks, providing ample opportunities to observe the vibrant desert scenery and the unique geological formations that define this region.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Painted Desert Inn

A historic building now serving as a museum, the Painted Desert Inn showcases the area's cultural history. The inn, originally built in the 1920s, features murals by Hopi artist Fred Kabotie and offers insight into the region's past, including its use as a stop for early travelers on Route 66.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Pintado Point

This viewpoint is one of the highest in the Painted Desert, offering expansive views of the colorful landscape. The name "Pintado" means "painted" in Spanish, reflecting the vibrant hues of the desert below. It’s a great spot to take in the beauty of the park's northern section.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Nizhoni Point

Meaning "beautiful" in Navajo, Nizhoni Point lives up to its name with breathtaking views of the Painted Desert. This overlook offers a more secluded experience, with fewer visitors but equally stunning vistas of the park's multi-hued badlands and distant mesas.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Lacey Point

Lacey Point offers a serene overlook of the Painted Desert's rich, colorful landscape. Named after a local rancher who helped promote the park, this viewpoint provides a less crowded alternative for those looking to enjoy the desert's beauty in a quieter setting.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Newspaper Rock

A fascinating site featuring petroglyphs carved into sandstone, Newspaper Rock offers a glimpse into the lives of the ancient peoples who once inhabited this region. The rock is adorned with hundreds of symbols and figures, making it a significant archaeological site within the park.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Petrified Forest National Park (pass by)

his trailhead marks the start of a scenic hike through the Blue Forest, known for its striking blue and gray badlands. The trail offers a challenging but rewarding experience, with views of eroded hills, petrified wood, and unique geological formations along the way.
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Blue Mesa

Blue Mesa is known for its bluish clay mounds and stunning views of the surrounding badlands. A 3.5-mile loop drive or a 1-mile trail provides close-up views of the colorful layers of sediment and the petrified wood scattered across the landscape, making it a must-see stop in the park.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Agate Bridge

Agate Bridge is a natural bridge formed from a massive petrified log that spans a small ravine. This unique geological feature showcases the park's famous petrified wood, and although it’s reinforced with concrete to preserve it, the bridge offers a fascinating glimpse into the park’s ancient past.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jasper Forest

Jasper Forest is home to one of the largest concentrations of petrified wood in the park. The area was once an ancient floodplain, and today, visitors can see thousands of petrified logs scattered across the landscape, offering a remarkable view of this unique fossilized forest.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Crystal Forest Trail

The Crystal Forest is a short trail that winds through a dense concentration of petrified logs. The petrified wood here is known for its vibrant colors and sparkling quartz crystals, which give the forest its name. It’s one of the best spots to see these ancient, mineralized trees up close.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

1 Park Rd

Located near the park's southern entrance, this museum provides exhibits on the park’s paleontological history, including fossils and petrified wood. The museum also offers a gateway to trails leading to famous sites like the Giant Logs Trail and Long Logs Trail, showcasing the park's prehistoric wonders.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
  • Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
  • Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
  • Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Petrified Forest National Park?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
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  • Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
  • Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
  • Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
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  • Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
  • The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
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