Twin Buttes in Petrified Forest National Park

Twin Buttes

The Twin Buttes sit in the park's southern unit, south of the Puerco River.

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Twin Buttes Details

The Twin Buttes sit in the park's southern unit, south of the Puerco River. The buttes are west of attractions such as Jasper Forest and Agate Bridge.

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Nearby Parks Around Twin Buttes

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Twin Buttes

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5.9 mi away

First Forest Point Hike

This 2.1-mile round-trip hike takes visitors from the Jasper Forest overlook parking lot south along the bluffs.

6.3 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.

6.4 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.

6.4 mi away

Adamana Ghost Town

The village of Adamana, about four miles south of I-40 and west of the park's southern unit, was established in 1890 by the Santa Fe Railroad Company.

6.9 mi away

The Devil's Playground

The Devil's Playground is open, by free permit only, for exploration.