Kachina Point — Local services in Holbrook

Kachina Point offers one of the most jaw-dropping views in the entire park—a wide, uninterrupted panorama of the Painted Desert that truly showcases the area’s vivid colors and layered geology. While it’s located near the Painted Desert Inn, it deserves its own moment—quieter, more expansive, and absolutely stunning in the late afternoon light.

There’s not much walking required, which makes it an ideal stop for a quick scenic break, photo opportunity, or peaceful moment to take it all in. You feel like you’re standing at the edge of something timeless and vast. If you’re doing the park drive, make sure not to skip this spot—it’s...

Beautiful overlook of the Painted Desert!

There's a nearby trail that is a wilderness access trail (Petrified Forest National Wilderness Area Access Trail - photos are from this trail), and it offers a way to immerse yourself in the landscape below Kachina Point/Painted Desert Inn and see some petrified wood. Note that it is not one of the "developed trails" and there are some switchbacks. The parking lot next to the Painted Desert Inn has an informational sign about this trail.

However if you just want something easy, you can walk out to Kachina Point. It's absolutely beautiful and...

Kachina Point provides one of the widest views of the viewpoints in the park as it is located at a point of land that extends out from the bluff on which the Painted Desert Inn is situated. From here you can see the red, yellow, and white hues of the rock extending to the horizon.

The point is located at the end of a 400' (121 m) paved path that is fairly level and smooth. An interpretive sign provides more information about the area. There are no facilities at the point; however, they are located a short distance...