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Petrified Forest
National Park
Lithodendron Wash
trail details
Type of Trip: Backpacking Out & Back
Where: Petrified Forest National Park
Permits Required: Yes
Miles: 5.8
Net Elevation Change: 865 ft
Trailhead: Wilderness Access
Cal Topo: https://caltopo.com/m/SQEG
Description: Off trail out & back with a stop at Onyx Bridge in the Petrified Forest zone 2 wilderness
logistics & itinerary
Wilderness Area : Petrified Forest National Park
When to apply? In person the day of your hike
Permit Style: First-Come First Serve
Permit Application: Not available
When did we do this hike? September 2019
Transportation: We parked at the Painted Desert Inn next to the trailhead.
Itinerary:
Day
Miles
Camp
1
2
2.1
3.8
Black Forest
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Water: There was no water available on this trip. We packed all our water in.
Leave-No-Trace: Follow Leave No Trace principles. All human waste must be buried at least 6 inches deep. Carry out all trash. Do not burn or bury toilet paper or trash. Do not collect any plants, rocks, petrified wood, fossils or any other archaeological objects.
Flora Considerations: None
Fauna Considerations: There are a large variety of animals that live in the park but we didn't see any. We took a bear can just so we wouldn't have to worry about any critters getting into our food.
Trail Specific Considerations: Temperatures can vary greatly from extreme heat to bitter cold depending on the time of year. Like any wilderness trip, you accept a certain amount of risk when going on your hike. You are responsible for assessing how comfortable you feel with that risk and understanding your own physical abilities.
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