Holbrook, Ariz.
Holbrook, Ariz., is 26 miles west of Petrified Forest National Park on Interstate 40.
Plan Around Holbrook, Ariz.
A good stop is not just something to read about. Once it belongs on the day, move into a saved trip and build the route around it.
Use this detail page to confirm that the stop is worth it, then carry that decision into a trip draft while the park context is still fresh.
Holbrook, Ariz. Details
Holbrook, Ariz., 26 miles west of Petrified Forest National Park on Interstate 40, is the county seat for Navajo County and has a population of around 5,000. It was founded in 1881 and is named for the first chief engineer of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad. The centerpiece of town is the 1898 courthouse, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The town offers a number of restaurants, gas stations, and hotels. The community sponsors annual events such as the Petrified Forest Marathon, Pedal The Petrified bicycle event, and the Relics Of Route 66 Tour.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
N/A
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Holbrook, Ariz.
Compare nearby parks around Holbrook, Ariz. when deciding whether to expand the route after this stop.
Nearby Points of Interest Around Holbrook, Ariz.
Use nearby POIs to quickly expand your options beyond Holbrook, Ariz. while the map context is still fresh.
9.9 mi away
Joseph City, Ariz.
Joseph City, an unincorporated community in Navajo County, is on Interstate 40 about 36 miles west of Petrified Forest National Park.
14.8 mi away
Twin Buttes
The Twin Buttes sit in the park's southern unit, south of the Puerco River.
17.7 mi away
South Entrance Station
Petrified Forest National Park's South Entrance is on Highway 180; the entrance station is a few miles up the park road.
17.8 mi away
Highway 180
The south entrance to Petrified Forest National Park is right off Highway 180.
18.1 mi away
The Devil's Playground
The Devil's Playground is open, by free permit only, for exploration.
