Tawa Trail
1.1 mi
Distance
82 ft
Elev. Gain
25m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Tawa Trail is a point-to-point trail in Petrified Forest National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Apache County, Arizona. It is 1.1 miles long and gains 82 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Arizona State Parks & Trails, it is closed to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Sun Valley, Arizona, about 13 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,759 ft |
| High point | 1.1 mi | 1,785 ft |
| End | 1.1 mi | 1,785 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- No horses
Bike and horse access: Arizona State Parks & Trails, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Sun Valley, AZ · about 13 mi away
- County:
- Apache County, AZ
- Jurisdiction:
- Petrified Forest National Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:928-524-6228
- Address:Exit 311, Interstate 40 · Petrified Forest, AZ · 86028
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