Place

The Flattops

Petrified Forest National Park

Mesas rising from a grassland under blue skies with a building thunderhead.

NPS

Quick Facts
Location:
About 5 miles from the south entrance of the park
Significance:
Archeology, geology, and scenery

Scenic View/Photo Spot

The Flattops are mesas over which the park road passes. The views encompass parts of the Petrified Forest National Wilderness Area all the way towards the White Mountains to the south. It is a rugged area with no trails. Parking is located to the southeast of the mesas at Hamilili Point.

Last updated: December 29, 2024