Painted Desert Rim Trail [CLOSED]

Beautiful trail!

I'd definitely go back to explore more.

We walked this trail a few years ago. Very pretty.

Nice easy hike. Great views of the painted desert. Next time we will extend the hike some by taking the route from the painted desert inn down into the valley.

Nice enough little trail. Lots of shoe prints, but no other people on it this morning.

we did this trail earlier in the summer, was pretty hot, but we were passing thru on route 66 and couldnt not stop, and the views here were worth it, this is a pretty easy stroll, you wont see the petrified forest on this trail, but would recommend doing if youre here.

Easy trail. Would have rated it higher for the views (come during monsoon season if you want to be impressed with the play of colors), but lower because there was no real challenge. Still lovely.

Great views, quick trail. Little shade, so bring water and sunscreen.

Really easy quick trail - make sure you walk to Kachina Point !

It is easy, And You can learn about information, history of this area.

This is an interesting and educational hike if you have never seen the Petrified Forest before. You might only be disappointed if you are hoping to see a forest, as all of trees have fallen! This is more of a "drive a while - get out and hike a while" hike. You can drive through the park and get out and hike a few feet or hike a mile or two at a time if you. All trails are either paved or clearly marked. Every geologist, history nut, or Arizona enthusiast should visit this park. Driving non-stop, through the park, takes 45 minutes. The average length of stay is 2 hours but you could stay all day and not get bored. Don't take any wood as souvenirs, though. It is against the law - plus, letters from those who did are posted in the visitor center with tales of all the bad luck they had afterward! Got to http://www.nps.gov/pefo/pphtml/activities.html for more info. The park is open year round except Christmas - December 25. Park hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours during the summer.

Make sure to climb down from the rim trail and experience the red badlands behind the inn. One of the quietest places I have ever been.

Great little trail... and nice, scenic drive to get there.

Nice lil trek. Super easy and the vastness of your view from horizon to horizon just really reminds you of how small we are on the planet. I liked the sound of only the wind in my ears.

Bring binoculars and linger awhile. It’s like looking into a time machine.

I led a group of Girl Scouts on this trail, starting at the Tawa Trail. It was great, just hot because of the lack of shade. Very easy, slight incline--just bring water!

Unexpected beauty. You cannot beat these views. Definitely worth your time.

Beautiful views

Very easy hike with some nice views of the area.

Simple hike most anyone can do. Good views. Better hikes in the park. You really see it all from the car already.

Pretty area, a must area if you stop at the National Park, you can walk as far as you want, don't have to complete to get a good view of the area

Good trail, easy walk, lots of stuff to see

Nice short easy trail with great views! It's like being on another planet.

Very similar to the landforms/ash mounds of the badlands, but nearly as many. These are MUCH more beautiful though with deep colors!

Awesome views. Its a miniature "grand canyon". Lots of wind, so leave your caps/hats in the car!

Easy walk with beautiful desert views--bring H2O.