Pintado Point has a different flavor that the points on the other side of the bluff. It offers a view of more flat-topped mesas than the rounded hills on the opposite side. There is still some color here but it can be seen to begin fading the further west one looks.
The vista point is 100 ' (30 m) along a level, paved trail from the parking area. An interpretive sign provides more information about the area. There are no facilities at the point. There is a tight turnaround at the end but RVs should be able to...
Read morePintado Point is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Petrified Forest National Park. It offers stunning views of the Painted Desert, a vast expanse of colorful badlands that stretch for miles in every direction.
The point is located at the highest elevation in the park, so it's a great place to catch a glimpse of the surrounding landscape. On a clear day, you can see for...
Read moreWhile visiting a friend in Phoenix, we went out for a day trip to hike. This place is magical! I really had no idea what to expect and decided to simply go w/ the flow. The waterfall was beautiful. The terrain might be a bit rough for some though. Climbing over rocks that can be slippery and possibly getting wet. But it was definitely worth...
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