Painted Desert Rim Trail

Painted Desert Rim Trail offers up some of the best panoramic views of the desert below, as it winds along the rim, alongside steep cliffs dotted with stunted vegetation. As you hike along the Rim Trail, each bend and turn opens up a new, impressive landscape. Odd colours, interesting wildlife and strange formations can make your mind wander in this sometimes make-believe looking landscape. Special overnight permits are required to head off trail in this area, with the Painted Desert Wilderness Access Trail being the most common path taken into the vast wilderness. Permits are free and can be obtained at the Visitor Centre. (Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, USA)