SOUTH PORTAL OF TUNNEL THROUGH WINGATE SANDSTONE, on west side of No Thoroughfare Canyon above East Entrance. (Fig. 56)
FOOT OF SERPENTS TRAIL
Just beyond the lowest switchback shown in [figure 54], we penetrate the Wingate Sandstone through a tunnel, the south portal of which is shown in [figure 56]. After we drive through a deep cut in the Wingate Sandstone just south of the tunnel, we cross the entire red Chinle Formation, then descend a series of switchbacks in old Proterozoic rocks. The Chinle Formation is crossed again near the foot of the hill, where it is about 80 feet thick,[39] then we recross the Wingate Sandstone and Kayenta Formation to the parking area in the Devils Kitchen Picnic Area, near the foot of the old Serpents Trail.
DEVILS KITCHEN
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An improved marked trail leads southward from parking area at the foot of the Serpents Trail, crosses No Thoroughfare Canyon, and continues as an unimproved trail to the Devils Kitchen, a view of which is shown in [figure 57]. The petroglyphs shown in [figure 4] are northeast of this parking area. Those interested in seeing them should inquire at the ranger station or checking station at the East Entrance.
EAST ENTRANCE
Just beyond the parking area, near the foot of the old Serpents Trail, a road turns left to a larger parking area for the Devils Kitchen Picnic Area, where covered tables, grills, and water are available. Just beyond we pass the checking station and housing facilities for Monument personnel at the East Entrance of the Monument. During the summer, fees are collected at this checking station from persons entering the Monument. A well just east of the housing area obtains water from the Entrada Sandstone to supply the houses and picnic area.
