About
Length (round trip)0.3 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Typical time10 min
TrailheadKachina Bridge Parking Area
ParkingDirections from Natural Bridges Visitor Center: Out of the visitor centerparking lot, turn right at the stop sign. Follow the driving loop approximately 5 miles (8.5kilometers) until you see the sign and parking area forKachina Bridge.
SurfacePaved
Best season<p>Suggested visiting time is spring and fall. Summer temperatures often reach 100 degF (38 degC), and the trail provides no shade. Winter snow and ice may make the viewpoint inaccessible. If snow...
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
AccessibilityService animals are allowed on this trail. There is one accessible parking space at the trailhead. The Kachina Bridge Viewpoint trail is paved sidewalk. Total trail length (round trip) is 0.26 miles (a quarter mile), or about 460 yards (0.42 kilometers). The trail elevation declines 45feet (14 meters) to the overlook. This steep grade may make it difficult for visitors with mobility impairments. There is a bench 380 feet (116 meters) down the trail. There is no shade. Audio recordin...
What you'll see 🌄 Big views

Kachina Bridge has the widest girth in the park at a whopping 44-foot width. From the viewpoint, you get a bird's eye view of this massive sandstone structure and the canyons below. Along the way, check out some of the park's plants and geological features. Length Roundtrip: 0.26 miles (0.42 kilometers) Elevation Change One-way (from Parking Lot to Viewpoint): 45 feet (14 meters) loss, 6 feet (2 meters) gain

Tips
Although Kachina Bridge is not visible from the viewpoint after sunset, you can stargaze after dark. Pets must be on a leash (6 feet or shorter) and under control at all times. All ages, but minors must be with an adult parent or guardian.
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