About
Length2.6 mi
ShapeLoop
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain100 ft up
Typical time1 hr 15 min
TrailheadRainbow Forest Museum, south entrance
SurfacePaved then packed gravel
Best seasonSpring and autumn. The park closes at night and gate hours are short, so plan long walks around them.
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
What you'll see 🌄 Big views🏛️ Historic site

Length : 1.6 mile (2.5 km) loop Trailhead : Rainbow Forest Museum parking area Long Logs is one of the largest concentrations of petrified wood in the park. Explore this ancient log jam at the base of gray badlands. Please leave petrified wood for others to enjoy. Report any removal of petrified wood or other materials to park staff. The first half-mile of this trail is paved and suitable for mobility equipment and strollers. Strollers may be negotiated on the loop, but it is not recommended for most wheelchairs and other mobility equipment due to its narrow turns and rough surface. Stairs to shade shelter can be avoided. Tread width: 85 in (216 cm), min 50 in Grade: 3.5%, max 20.5% Cross Slope: 2.9%, max 17.4%

Tips
Agate House was built around 700 years ago from petrified wood blocks and partly reconstructed by the CCC in the 1930s. The Long Logs section has the greatest concentration of complete trunks anywhere.
Location

Rainbow Forest Museum, south entrance

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