1-2 HoursPark entry fees are required.
Hike to Kachina Bridge
Natural Bridges National Monument
Named for the petroglyphs on its side, hiking to the base of Kachina Bridge is taking a trip back in time. Gain new perspectives as you stand beneath the widest, and probably youngest, natural bridge in the park.
Kachina Bridge has the widest girth in the park at a whopping 44-foot width. The bridge is visible from a viewpoint, but hiking to the base of Kachina brings new perspectives. As you stand beneath this massive sandstone structure, it becomes clear why the Paiute referred to natural bridges as “under the horse’s belly.” Length Roundtrip: 1.4 miles (2.25 kilometers) Elevation Change One-way (from Rim to Base): 462 feet (140 meters) loss, 32 feet (9.7 meters) gain
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HikingArcheologyCanyons and CanyonlandsPlateaus and MesasGeologyNative American HeritageNatural SoundsRock Landscapes and FeaturesScenic Viewsnatural bridgesnatural bridges national monumentnatural bridge bridge hikehikehikinggeologyUtahFour Cornersmoderately strenuousKachina Bridgenatural bridges trails
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Duration
1-2 Hours
Fees
Park entry fees are required.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day, Dawn
Accessibility
Service dogs are allowed on this trail. There is one accessible parking spot in the parking lot. This is a primitive trail. This trail is not wheelchair accessible. Audio recordings of the posted signage are not available. There is uncertain footing in places. Stay away from the canyon edge - although it is not sheer, it can be steep. Much of the trail is in the shade for much of the day. The trail declines 462 feet (140 meters) to the base of the bridge. That elevation change is experienced using one wooden ladder, wood stairs, rock stairs, and switchbacks. The total trail length (roundtrip) is 1.4 miles (2.25 kilometers). This trail is strenuous. This trail may be difficult for individuals with mobility impairments. The nearest restroom is a pit toilet located at the Kachina Bridge parking area. There are flush toilets outside the visitor center. The nearest water is available at the visitor center.
Pets
No
Reservations
No
Age Info
All ages, but minors should be with an adult parent or guardian.
Location
Kachina Bridge Parking Area