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Before you go
Your trip to Holbrook.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Holbrook – Arizona Destination Grand Canyon and northern Arizona about 290 km from Phoenix
How to get there
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Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) Flagstaff · 150 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car from Flagstaff via I-40, in about an hour and a half (150 km). The nearest airport with commercial flights is Flagstaff (FLG); Phoenix (PHX) is about 300 km away.
How many days
A full day to see Petrified Forest Park end-to-end. Half a day is enough for the southern portion.
When to go
From March to May and from September to November the days are usually mild. Summers are hot and afternoon storms are common; winters are cold and windy.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The park is outside town, and there is no public transportation.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Holbrook
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Morning
Rainbow Forest
Enter through the south entrance of Petrified Forest National Park at the Rainbow Forest Museum, and take the Giant Logs trail.
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Afternoon
Painted Desert
Follow the park road north, stopping at Blue Mesa and the Painted Desert Inn.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How far is Holbrook from Petrified Forest National Park?
About 30 km to the south entrance and 40 km to the north entrance via I-40.
Is Holbrook on Route 66?
Yes. The old Route 66 runs through town, which has signs and buildings from the road’s heyday.
Can you take petrified wood from the park?
No. It is forbidden to remove any piece of petrified wood from the park; shops in town sell pieces from private land.
What time zone is Holbrook in?
Holbrook follows Mountain Standard Time without daylight saving: UTC-7 year-round, like most of Arizona.