Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Kachina Trail Day Hike

when? September 21, 2024 Saturday
trip reports: June 8, 2014
July 21, 2007
October 9, 1999
July 11, 1998
Oct 11, 1997
where? Flagstaff, AZ
the hike    The Kachina Trail takes a leisurely route on the south slopes of the San Francisco Peaks through the woods and meadows overlooking Flagstaff. The hike starts in a forest of fir, spruce, and aspen, through meadows of flowers, past basalt cliffs at 1.5 miles, and a cave, with a good chance we'll see and hear lots of wildlife: butterflies, birds, squirrels, elk, jays, and others.
   We start from the Kachina Trailhead, walk the trail all the way to the east end. We’ll go to the Weatherford Trail junction and then turn around and hike back. Those wishing a shorter hike can turn around earlier.    There are no major climbs or descents, but the outbound leg will be generally downhill and the return leg back up. elevation 9,200 to 8,000 feet. No abrupt changes in altitude, but several ups and downs with two small scrambles. Hiking sticks are advised.
   For a map, click here.

Required:
•  Sturdy hiking boots
•  At least 3 liters of water
•  Rain poncho
•  Hat, sunblock, sunglasses
Recommended:
•  Lunch or snacks
•  Camera
distance 10 miles, however ...
If you prefer a shorter hike, then when you sign up, please indicate the distance you prefer. If there's enough interest, those hikers may form a sub-group.
time 5-6 hours
EC 1,500 feet elevation change
elevations 8000 to 9400 feet
type Out and back
starting at
Kachina Trailhead 35° 19.751' N,  111° 42.619'  [NAD27]
on trail 100% — Kachina Trail
rating "B"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
dogs allowed no
cost Sharing gas expenses with the driver.
The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
weather Flagstaff, AZ
leader - Email the leader to confirm.  Please include your cell phone number, in case we need to contact you the day of the hike.
meet 9:00 AM. in the Snowbowl parking lot 2. Note: Look closely for the for a trailhead sign at the south end of parking lot 2.
drive
  1. Drive north on I-17 into Flagstaff.
  2. Drive 7 miles northwest of Flagstaff on US 180.
  3. Turn north (right) on the Snowbowl Road (FR 516).
  4. Follow this paved road about 7 miles to the Snowbowl Ski Area.
  5. Drive into the first parking lot on the right (south).
  6. The Kachina trailhead is at the south end of the parking lot.
  7. Please note the Mt Humphrey parking lot is just across the road and can be used if the lot is full.
  8. Navigation: Copy and paste into Google Map: '87GQ+MC Flagstaff, Arizona'

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