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American coots at Kachina Wetland

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Highlands Trail to Kachina

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Wetlands and forest near Kachina Village
2.4
mi
Distance
168
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyLakeViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.42mi
Distance
168ft
Elevation Gain
178ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
6,932ft
High Point
6,801ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Highlands Trail makes a loop south of Soldier's Trail in Fort Tuthill, but this is the southern extension of the trail that connects to Kachina Village. It starts from the trailhead at the Kachina Wetlands, goes out across the meadow and past one of the ponds, then dives into the woods and rolls through a couple of drainages with short climbs. Social trails branch off here and there, but the main path will take you through a meadow beside some houses and back into the trees to soon reach Highway 89A. There you can cross the road to join the loop portion of Highlands Trail and connect to the rest of the network in Fort Tuthill.

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Contributors
Jesse Weber