Crystal Forest Loop

Crystal Forest
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Crystal Forest Loop
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Distance
0.92 miles
Elevation Gain
49 ft
Route Type
Loop

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Dog Friendly
Ada Accessible
Family Friendly
Forest
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Added by Jared Blitz

Crystal Forest Loop is a short trail surrounded by captivating petrified wood that has turned into stone and or crystallized.

There really isn't much to this hike beyond exploring all the different types of petrified wood deposits.  It's named after the wood that has formed in the petrified logs.  I felt like it was the best place to go in the park to have an opportunity to see a diverse array of petrified wood in one place.  

If you go in the summer just make sure you carry water because you're completely exposed.

I imagine the snow in the winter would provide an even better experience for photographers.

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6/1/2025
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Lucas Bremer
Club
9/22/2020
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This is the one hike you have to do if only visiting the park for a short period of time.
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Crystal Sibson
8/14/2020
Nice Hike
This is a short hike that lets you see the giant pieces of petrified wood. Great for all skill levels
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Laura Hill
8/1/2020
Short Trail
Short and sweet! Great examples of the petrified wood, lots of great photo opportunities.
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Brittany Shiver
3/2/2018
For the rock lovers
This is a pretty small and flat trail that gives you the opportunity to check out all the insanely huge pieces of petrified wood ...
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