Natural Bridges National Monument - September 26, 2003
Kachina Bridge trail. This is the longest of the three trails. I
decided I would only do the last (and shortest one), but ended up
doing this one too.
The trail description. 3/4 mile, with a 400 ft. elevation change.
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I decided to go just a little way down the trail. Here, the trail goes under this rock.
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Looking back after passing that section.
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From here, a view of the bridge and a cactus.
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Another view just a little way down the trail. At this point, I decided to go for just 5 more minutes then turn back.
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Looking at the canyon wall.
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A little further down and a closer look.
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An interesting rock formation along the trail.
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The trail does take some work. There are several sections with stairs cut from rocks like this.
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The views keep getting better, so I keep going.
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If I'm this far down, how could I not go the rest of the way?
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The bottom of the trail includes this steep section, including a short ladder.
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Somehow I'm going to have to get back up there.
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Made it to the canyon floor. It looks like there was a flood in here not that long ago.
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Getting to the bridge.
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Made it.
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Under the bridge.
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Looking through.
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Looking up at the bridge.
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Yes, I have to get back up there.
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On the way up, near the top, there are some interesting formations.
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This hole goes all the way through.
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