The terrain in Petrified Forest transitions to an alien landscape of gray and blue badlands. Within this landscape are The Tepees, a set of conical, banded hills that resemble tepees. The south pullout for The Tepees is the trailhead for the Blue Forest Trail, moderately difficult and 3 miles out and back through stunningly spartan badlands. This is one of the park's unmaintained 'off the beaten path' trails. Make sure to grab a map with pictures from the visitor center! If you decide to hike, then expect to spend more than an hour here. There are some narrow sections and steep drop-offs as you climb higher, and the trail may be slippery when wet.
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