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The trail rolls along the hillside above the visitor center. The trail makes its way through the forest, making it nice even on a sunny day.
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Petrified redwood.
You can see the effects of fire on one of the trees along the trail. Lightning struck this tree, and left a spiral scar that persists to this day.
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David Hitchcock
Jun 28, 2019 near Cripple Creek, CO
“The trail rolls along the hillside above the visitor center. The trail makes its way through the forest, making it nice even on a sunny day.”  

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The trail rolls along the hillside above the visitor center. The trail makes its way through the forest, making it nice even on a sunny day.
You can see the effects of fire on one of the trees along the trail. Lightning struck this tree, and left a spiral scar that persists to this day.
Ancient Clones Redwood.
Closeup: Redwood fossil stump.
Big Stump.
The trail provides opportunities to rest with benches and informational signs providing insight regarding the ecosystem around you.
Petrified Forest Loop Trailhead.
Petrified redwood.
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