Long Logs Trail,
Petrified Forest National Park

Located 18.6 miles from Holbrook, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
1,369 Steps 1  (0.6 mi)
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To access the Long Logs Trail, park your car at the Rainbow Forest Museum parking lot and follow the signs over the bridge to the Long Logs Trailhead. The trail passes through the largest accumulation of petrified wood within the park. The first section of the trail is paved and suitable for wheelchairs and is designated as an easy loop trail. Many of the petrified trees at this location remain intact.

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Elevation

The Long Logs Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,506 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,450 ft. and an elevation range of 56 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.6 mi5,450 ft5,506 ft56 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
14 min3.744 ft52 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
14 min4.352 ft44 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 Long 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 Long 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 Long Logs Trail?

The length of the trail is 0.6 miles (1.0 km) or 1,369 steps.

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

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 14 minutes in one direction and in 14 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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