Dry Wash in Petrified Forest National Park

Dry Wash

Dry Wash connects to the Puerco River west of the ghost town of Adamana and runs south towards Agate Bridge and Jasper Forest.

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Dry Wash Details

Dry Wash connects to the Puerco River west of the ghost town of Adamana and runs south towards Agate Bridge and Jasper Forest. As its name suggests, the wash is usually dry, but can fill with water during a flash flood.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Dry Wash

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1.0 mi away

Jasper Forest Hike

The Jasper Forest Hike offers an easy 2.5-mile round trip hike along a 1930's road into Jasper Forest, a well-preserved garden of petrified wood.

1.0 mi away

Crystal Forest Trail

This .75-mile loop trail begins in the Crystal Forest parking area.

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Crystal Forest

In the southern unit of the park, about 5 miles from the south entrance, is the Crystal Forest.

1.0 mi away

Jasper Forest

In the southern portion of the park, about 10 miles north of the south entrance station and along the park's main road, is Jasper Forest.

1.0 mi away

Agate Bridge

Spanning a gully like a bridge, Agate Bridge is in fact a large petrified log.