Kachina Trail,
Coconino National Forest

Located 8.1 miles from Flagstaff, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
12,728 Steps 1  (5.8 mi)
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One of the most popular places to hike and ride horses within the Coconino National Forest is the moderately challenging Kachina Trail, especially during the fall. The changing colors of the Aspen trees from green to gold as well as the beauty of dense forest, open meadows and views of Humphreys Peak make this trail one of the most scenic to hike within the region.

Kachina TrailKachina Trail LandscapeTrees at the Kachina Trail

The trail crosses several canyons and descends to a lava cliff which is now covered with fern and other vegetation. There is also an abundance of wildlife here which includes black bear, elk and deer.

Elevation

The Kachina Trail has a maximum elevation of 9,367 ft., a minimum elevation of 8,779 ft. and an elevation range of 588 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
5.8 mi8,779 ft9,367 ft588 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
2.6 hrs12.1145 ft629 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
2.7 hrs52.4629 ft145 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Kachina Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Kendrick Peak, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: White Horse Hills, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: O'Leary Peak, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Wing Mountain, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Humphreys Peak, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Sunset Crater West, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Bellemont, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Flagstaff West, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Flagstaff East, AZ

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Kachina Trail #150.

What is the length of the Kachina Trail?
The length of the trail is 5.8 miles (9.3 km) or 12,728 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Kachina Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 2.6 hours in one direction and in 2.7 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Abineau TrailHumphreys Peak TrailKachina Trail

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.