Island Trail Lookout overview
Island Trail Lookout
One of the main reasons to visit Island Trail Lookout is for the breathtaking views that it offers. From this lookout point, visitors can see expansive vistas of the painted desert, including colorful rock formations and the famous petrified wood that gives the park its name.
In addition to the natural beauty of the area, visitors to Island Trail Lookout may also be able to catch a glimpse of some of the wildlife that calls the park home. This may include animals such as coyotes, bobcats, and a variety of birds.
Overall, Island Trail Lookout is a must-see destination for anyone visiting Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona. From its stunning views to the chance to see some of the local wildlife up close, there are plenty of reasons to make a stop at this popular point of interest.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, campgrounds, fishing spots, and other landmarks so a quick visit can grow into a full day.
Parks
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- Wilderness Kachina Peaks
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- Wilderness Strawberry Crater
Campgrounds
- Marshall Lake Dispersed Camping
- Canyon Vista Campground
- Canyon Vista
- Black Barts Rv Park
- Rv Park Flagstaff
- Lakeview Campground
Fishing spots
Responsible visitation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site (BLM, NPS, state agency, or private owner) for access rules, permits, and seasonal closures before driving out.
- Stay on trail
- Many points of interest sit in fragile ecosystems. Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation and prevent erosion.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and give nesting birds and denning mammals plenty of space.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you. Remote sites often have no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, fossils, or artifacts. Federal law protects cultural and natural resources on public land.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Island Trail Lookout as a favorite, set a weather threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Island Trail Lookout
What is Island Trail Lookout?
A point of interest in Arizona tracked by Snoflo -- typically a scenic landmark, named summit, monument, or viewpoint.
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no public feeds.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get there?
Tap Directions in the hero above for Google Maps driving directions, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the spot.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this POI, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other points of interest near here
Snoflo-tracked landmarks within driving distance of Island Trail Lookout.