44. The Blue Forest Trail, Petrified Forest National Park
This is a three-mile round trip, off-the-beaten-path short hike. It is not currently well-marked so you or your hiking partner should have route-finding skills. It is rated easy to moderate and should only take between one and two hours. The trail will lead you through the Arizona park’s beautiful Blue Mesa area.
If you love scenery you will love this little portion of the park. The hills here are highlighted with striking stripes of blues, grays, pinks, and purples. This short trail rises and falls through these unique hills and the views change as you go. Additionally, you will see a surprising amount of the park’s famous petrified wood dotting these hills.
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