Agate House: A Pueblo of Petrified Wood
Explore Agate House in Petrified Forest National Park: A unique ancestral Puebloan dwelling constructed from petrified wood, offering a glimpse into the past.
Agate House is an eight-room ancestral Puebloan structure within Petrified Forest National Park, notable for its construction almost entirely of petrified wood around 900-1200 AD. Reconstructed in the 1930s, it offers a glimpse into the innovative building techniques of early inhabitants.
A brief summary to Agate House
- Holbrook, Arizona, 86025, US
Local tips
- Bring water and sun protection, as the trail offers little shade.
- Wear comfortable shoes suitable for hiking on uneven terrain.
- Stay on marked trails to protect the fragile environment and archaeological resources.
- Do not sit, stand, or lean on the walls of Agate House to preserve the structure.
Getting There
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Walking
Agate House is accessed via the Agate House Trail, a 2-mile (3.2 km) round trip hike from the Rainbow Forest Museum parking lot located near the park's southern entrance. From the parking lot, walk east along Petrified Forest Road over Jim Camp Wash to reach the joint Long Logs-Agate House Trailhead. Follow the trail up the small hill and take the right fork when you come to it. The trail is generally easy to navigate. No fees are required beyond the park entrance fee.
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Driving
To reach the Agate House Trailhead from Holbrook, AZ, take I-40 East to exit 311 (24 miles). This is the north entrance to Petrified Forest National Park. Drive south on Petrified Forest Road approximately 26 miles to the Rainbow Forest Museum. Parking is available at the Rainbow Forest Museum parking lot. Park entrance fees apply: $25 per vehicle, valid for 7 days.
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