Summary: Depending on the time of year this is a nice walk, but they need to add trail signs. If you want to see petrified logs up close go to the Gingko Petrified Forest visitors center instead. At the visitors center you can get right up to the logs (even touch them). On the trail the logs are in-situ (in holes in the ground with cages around them).More Details: I imagine the trails are pretty in the winter and early spring when all the grass is green and you can look out over the rolling hills. During the summer, not so much. Its all just beige on brown on beige.Trails are not marked, theres just the 1 map at the entry which I recommend taking a photo of before you try any of the walks.I did the big loop (ends up being a couple miles with half being uphill) and would not recommend in the summer. With everything being brown and no trail signs I found myself getting lost (I could easily have cut back across the hill to my car, but wasnt on the actual trail anymore) on random foot paths. I had to back track a couple times until I found the real trail again. Was frustrated by the time I finally started coming down the hill.

Not worth a day pass, but nice hike if youve got an annual.

We didnt have a Discover Pass ($30), and were just passing through, so we bought a Day Pass ($10). My father has difficulty walking, so we just went to the first 3 petrified stumps. The path starts out black topped and then is loose gravel. 4th of July was a hot, sunny day, and the trail is full sun with no shade. I suggest coming during a cooler time of day wearing sunscreen. The stumps we looked at were in caged pits. The Ginko Museum and the Gem Shop have much better specimens.

I wouldnt go out of your way to see this. The written description is far more grand than the actual experience. Except for the 20 odd entombed examples on the interpretative trail there is nothing there. The museum is probably a better bet.

It was ok, go in the morning, way to hot in the afternoon in July.

The hiking trails offer a few nice views of the Columbia River and are appropriate for children. It can be extremely hot, and it is rattlesnake country (Ive never encountered one there). Dont expect running water, the petrified wood is labeled in caged boxes. All in all it is a fun place to get out and stretch.

A nice eady trail for families. My kids (2 to 10) had no issues walking it on their own. The trees are in cages along the trail. Dont forget to bring your discover pass! Though you can pay for a day pass at the start of the trail.

Great experience with hard wood here.

Discovery or day pass required. Large gravel parking lot. It is one way in and one way out. No overnight stays. Bathrooms. Trail wants pets on leash and no bikes. Trails can be steep in areas and slippery in others. These paths are mostly unpaved and not accessible by wheelchair.

Its always interesting to see things that happened in the past and try to figure out what happened and why. I really appreciate those willing to help preserve the evidence so that we can continue to put the pieces together.

I was very disappointed. All of the trees are protected in cement walls and covered with metal gates. Some of the trees had the cement walls built on the tree instead of around it. A few of them were full of garbage and other degree. Overall very disappointing.

Beautiful. Scenic. Bit of a jog uphill but nice. Inside the alcove with the information, look up to see tiny grey and black bats, clinging upside down sleeping. Adorable.

Nice to rock building with great wall posters.

Interesting to see so many different types of petrified trees! Beautiful view from the top of the hiking trail. Take water with you!

I loved the wind. And the rock shop. Dinosaurs. Sweet fossils.

A wonderful walk and interpitive trail.

Building closed, but trail was fun!

Pretty cool place to stop and check out.

Not worth it

Pretty eventful time, wasnt expecting to see the petrified trees locked in cages. The hike is as easy as youd like it or as difficult as you like. Keep dogs on a leash though, I wouldnt want my canine bit by a rattler.

Good walk with lots of options to make shorter or longer. Very interesting now (2018) as wildfire came through the area earlier in the year.

Well worth a stop to check out the petrified Forest.

A nice hike. Good scenery... Not real busy today

Nice little hike around and the petrified trees are amazing. Glad I stopped by.

Very cool. We were there after hours so missed the displays and info centerr, but got to see all of the petrified wood.

I avoided getting bit by a rattler this time. Took lots of pics of petrified wood ... in the ground ... behind a cage.

Real neato

Not worth it. Clean park

Relaxing place to take a break

There is some nice petrified wood along this trail

Its just a bunch of rocks, dont waist the $10 parking fee...

Great hike

Wide open spaces

Tricomes

The trees were caged?!

Great place!