Giant Logs
Area Large petrified tree logs displayed in arid landscape
Large petrified tree trunks in northeastern Arizona; visited by hikers, photographers and geology enthusiasts studying fossilized wood and desert landscapes.
Tips for Visiting Giant Logs #
- If planning a photography trip, bring a wide-angle lens-the massive cross-sections of petrified wood read best close and wide.
- Check Navajo County / local land management rules-some fossil sites are protected and access may be restricted.
- Combine with nearby Petrified Forest National Park sites to get the geologic context; 'Giant Logs' are part of a larger story of ancient forests and shifting climates.
Best Time to Visit Giant Logs #
Spring through autumn is the most accessible; winter visits are possible but require preparation for cold.
Weather & Climate near Giant Logs #
Giant Logs's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 34°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 8 mm.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 43 mm of rain.
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September
September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall.
