Flagstaff Community Information By Team Heitland of RE/MAX Peak Properties

Meteor Crater/Petrified Forest/Painted Desert Take I-40 east from Flagstaff to Exit 233 for Meteor Crater. The result of a violent impact some 49,000 years ago, the Crater reaches a depth of 570 feet and is among the best preserved craters in the world. The Apollo Astronauts did lunar training here. On site is an Astronaut’s Hall of Fame and a visitors center. Admission fee. Return to I-40, head east 75 miles and exit at #311 to visit the Petrified Forest and the Painted Desert. The Painted Desert sightseeing road is 5 miles long and the Petrified Forest Road is 20 miles long. Admission is required. Both parks have visitors centers, ranger talks and conduct tours. Return to Flagstaff via I-40 west. 110 miles. Total trip miles from Flagstaff: 275 miles. Get an early start and allow a full day.