Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Kachina Trail Day Hike
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Trip Report :
May 22, 2022
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Trip Report :
July 10, 2021
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Trip Report :
August 29, 2020
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Trip Report :
July 21, 2018
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Trip Report :
June 4, 2017
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Trip Report : July 21, 2007
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Trip Report : October 9, 1999
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Trip Report : July 11, 1998
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Trip Report : October 11, 1997
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| where |
Flagstaff |
| 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 very good chance we will see and hear lots of wildlife:
butterflies, birds, squirrels, jays, and others.
We’ll to the Weatherford Trail junction and then turn around and hike back.
Those wishing a shorter hike can turn around earlier. |
| distance |
12-13 miles, but this is an in and out, where people can return at
any point. |
| EC |
+-1500' elevation change |
| elevations |
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.
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| time |
6-7 hours |
| rating |
"B"
Rate yourself as a hiker. |
| on trail |
100% — Kachina Trail
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| dogs? |
no |
| type |
out and back |
| starting at |
| Kachina Trailhead |
35° 19.751' N, 111° 42.619' W [NAD27]
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| cost |
Sharing gas expenses with the driver.
The club allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member. |
| weather |
Flagstaff |
meet in
Flagstaff |
9:30 AM in the Snowbowl “lower” parking lot. Note: New
parking lots have been added, so look closely for the for a trailhead sign
at the south end of a lot.
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| drive |
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Take I-17 north to Flagstaff. |
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From Flagstaff, take US 180 about seven miles to the signed Arizona Snowbowl
Road and turn right.
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Drive uphill 7 miles and turn left into the Lower Lodge parking lot (a.k.a. second
ski area parking lot). At the south end of the parking lot is the well-marked trailhead.
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All roads are paved. |
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