How difficult is Painted Desert Rim Trail to Kachina Point?

Painted Desert Rim Trail to Kachina Point is rated easy. It is 1.1 miles long with 262 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Is Painted Desert Rim Trail to Kachina Point suitable for kids?

Yes, Painted Desert Rim Trail to Kachina Point is considered kid-friendly. As always with children, bring water and snacks, pace yourself, and watch for weather changes and wildlife.

Painted Desert Rim Trail to Kachina Point route map

EasyOut and Back

Petrified Forest National Park/Arizona

Painted Desert Rim Trail to Kachina Point

Chambers, Arizona

1.1 mi

Distance

262 ft

Elev. Gain

23m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

Painted Desert Rim Trail to Kachina Point is an out-and-back trail in Petrified Forest National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Apache County, Arizona. It is 1.1 miles long. The nearest town is Sun Valley, Arizona, about 14 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:1,763 ft

Max:1,782 ft

Gain:80 ft

Loss:80 ft

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
Point	Distance from start	Elevation
Start	0.0 mi	1,778 ft
High point	0.6 mi	1,782 ft
End	1.1 mi	1,778 ft

Trail Details

Kid-friendly

Route Type: Out & Back

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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Source of truth

National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.

Where it is

Nearest town:: Sun Valley, AZ · about 14 mi away
County:: Apache County, AZ
Jurisdiction:: Petrified Forest National Park · National Park Service

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

Verify by phone or mail

Operator:928-524-6228
Address:Exit 311, Interstate 40 · Petrified Forest, AZ · 86028

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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