Giant Logs Trail,
Petrified Forest National Park

Located 18.1 miles from Holbrook, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
878 Steps 1  (0.4 mi)
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The Giant Logs Trail is an easy, short paved trail located behind the Rainbow Forest Museum. The most colorful and largest petrified trees are located here, including the most famous log, known as "Old Faithful". The base of the log measures 10 feet wide and is 35 ft in length. Note, there are several steps along the trail that may hinder people with walking disabilities or strollers.

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Elevation

The Giant Logs Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,502 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,463 ft. and an elevation range of 39 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.4 mi5,463 ft5,502 ft39 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
10 min2.834 ft36 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
11 min3.036 ft34 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Giant Logs Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Carrizo Butte, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Adamana, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Sorrel Horse Mesa, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Padilla Tank, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Agate House, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Milky Ranch, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Hay Hollow, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Little Milky Wash, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Potter Mesa Tank, AZ

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Giant Logs Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.

FAQ

What is the length of the Giant Logs Trail?

The length of the trail is 0.4 miles (0.6 km) or 878 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Giant Logs Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 10 minutes in one direction and in 11 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

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Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.

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