The Petrified Forest
Step back in Time, over 3 million years, and follow the trail of majestic petrified redwood giants arrayed before you in a fascinating grove in beautiful California wine country.

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Step back in Time, over 3 million years, and follow the trail of majestic petrified redwood giants arrayed before you in a fascinating grove in beautiful California wine country. Come take a walk with family and friends and be a witness to redwood trees that once grew in abundance here and were turned to stone 3.4 million years ago by a local volcano.
Stepping back in time
An interesting “nature walk” through time and place. A tremendous volcanic eruption 3.4 million years ago transformed the surrounding area, creating ash fall and petrified redwoods. The cashier gave...
Interesting…nothing super spectacular.
We saw the signs for the Petrified Forest as it was on our route to Santa Rosa and we had some extra time, so we decided to check it out. The building with the gift shop was beautiful and decorated...
Local experience
Glad we stopped by. Don't do this place though and think you've done a Petrified Forest. For a real Petrified Forest, go to the one in Arizona.