Kachina Point

Painted Desert View from Kachina Point

NPS Photo/Stuart Holmes

Quick Facts

Location:

Kachina Point overlooks the red part of the Painted Desert, located about 2 miles from the north entrance of Petrified Forest National Park.

Significance:

One of the best spots to see and photograph the red part of the Painted Desert. Location of the Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark. Trailhead for wilderness area access.

Amenities

17 listed

Accessible Sites, Benches/Seating, Bicycle - Rack, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Parking - Auto, Parking - Boat Trailer, Parking - Bus/RV, Picnic Table, Recycling, Restroom, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Toilet - Flush, Trailhead, Trash/Litter Receptacles, Water - Bottle-Filling Station, Water - Drinking/Potable, Wheelchair Accessible

Kachina Point overlooks the red part of the Painted Desert, located about 2 miles from the north entrance of Petrified Forest National Park. The overlook is reached by an easy accessible trail behind the Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark. This is also the trailhead of the Kachina Point Trail which provides access to the northern wilderness area unit.