Pintado Point

While visiting a friend in Phoenix, we went out for a day trip to hike. This place is magical! I really had no idea what to expect and decided to simply go w/ the flow. The waterfall was beautiful. The terrain might be a bit rough for some though. Climbing over rocks that can be slippery and possibly getting wet. But it was definitely worth the adventure.

This is on the northern loop once you enter the park. It's $25 for a car to enter and the road loops down from the Painted Desert to the other side of the interstate where you drive through the Petrified Forest. This is a BIG park, so allow enough time. It is a 30+ minute drive from the entrance to some of the sights.

One beautiful veiw from here. Good for a quick stop.

Absolutely amazing. Wish we had had more time to explore and take in the true beauty. Must go back for sure.

It's actually not that great. We drove a REALLY long way because people raved about how beautiful it was. It was a huge let down. It wasn't really a "painted dessert". It's mostly red. It did have some layered colors, but was just meh.

Absolutely stunning. It's unfortunate that it's so costly to enter a national park. $25 per car, but the pass is for 7 days. Does me no good since we're passing through but I'm sure it benefits some. It's a must see of you're traveling through Arizona on interstate 40.

So pretty! Crazy to see how gorgeous it is here! You can’t see any of this from the interstate! Well worth the stop!

Great pull-out with very nice view