The Petrified Forest is a 0.4 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Calistoga, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until August. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
kid friendly
birding
hiking
nature trips
trail running
walking
views
wild flowers
wildlife
Good short hike. More like an educational walk great to do with kids. It does have some good uphills and its cool to see some petrified trees and redwoods. Also has a gift shop.
Short and disappointing. Plus there are "no running" signs. Not worth the price of admission.
Easy walk with fascinating trees and a view of the volcano that created the petrified forest. Nice picnic area.
the kids really enjoyed it the gift shop was pricey . lots of things for the kids to learn there.
A short hike easy enough for most anyone winds through various petrified trees and ancient ash flows.Explores some fascinating history and geologic events significant to the area.The Hike could stand to be a little longer and/ or the area more expansive considering what you have to pay to get in though.
Freya M.
It's a unique walk/hike and very easy to do.
lovely walk.
Great historic site to bring youth and youth groups to teach about the geology of the earth, plants and rocks. GREAT rock shop, great family day trip.
Don't waste your time. It's $20 to get in and it maybe .25 mile. Tourist trap!