Near Kachina Wetlands Loop
Red-winged blackbird at the Kachina Wetland
Near Kachina Wetlands Loop
Yellow-headed blackbird at Kachina Wetland
Near Kachina Wetlands Loop
American coots at Kachina Wetland

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Kachina Wetlands Loop

4.0 (1 Rating)
Birds, wildflowers, and views of the Peaks all in a short stroll
1.3
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyLakeViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.29mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
6,917ft
High Point
6,905ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
A network of unofficial trails encircle all of the ponds and meadows in the Kachina Wetlands, so this loop is just one route that you can choose to take. Start from the trailhead in Kachina Village, as mapped here, or make a longer hike with Highlands Trail to get here from Fort Tuthill.

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Contributors
Jesse Weber