Kachina Bridge Trail

Our third hike in Natural Bridges National Monument was the Kachina Bridge Trail. 1.5 miles round trip with a 400 ft elevation loss/gain.

View of Kachina Bridge from the top of the trail.

 Wide angle shot of the canyon below:

On the hike down I noticed a gap between these rocks,

 and we found a small arch!

 Part way down the trail, looking back up towards the trailhead.

 Stone steps and handrails along the trail.













Water near Kachina Bridge

 Kachina Bridge is very thick:

 Looking through the opening in Kachina Bridge.

Kachina Bridge viewed from the other side.

I was startled by this snake crossing the trail in front of me, and happy it was not a rattlesnake!

Some of the wildflowers along the trail: