Facing downhill, Soldier Trail is to the right (East) and leads to the Seven Sacred Pools.

You are approximately:

• 1.2 miles from the parking lot,

• 1.0 miles from Devil's Kitchen and Jordan's Trail.

• 0.75 miles from the Seven Sacred Pools.  

Facing downhill, the Jeep Trail is straight ahead and to the left.

Soldier Pass Trail heading South toward the Seven Sacred Pools.

A rocky part of the trail is encountered which traverses a small stream.

The trail heads uphill.

A stone staircase is encountered which my require a small climb.  I was able to traverse this section standing up.

Turing around and looking in the opposite direction one can see Soldier Pass on the right side of the horizon.

Lower end of Soldier Pass Trail heading south towards the Seven Sacred Pools.

Lower Soldier Pass Trail looking East.

Lower Soldier Pass Trail looking Northeast back up the trail and canyon.

Lower Soldier Pass Trail looking Southwest.

Towards the West, a curious rock formation which looks like a standing man can be seen.

This pictures shows the crevice which holds the Seven Sacred Pools. Hikers can be seen on the West sided of the crevice next to the jeep trail. 
   

Looking East, the seven sacred pools can be seen. In the upper right hand corner of the picture is the trail leading to the Devil's Kitchen Sinkhole. In the upper left hand corner is the continuation of the Solider Pass Trail up the canyon.

Note: Soldier Pass Trail is on the East side of the creek bed. The Jeep Trail is on the West side. 

Lower Solder Pass Trail leading to Devil's Kitchen Sinkhole.

View looking West from lower part of Soldier Pass Trail.

A closer view of the above rock formation.

View East from lower part of Soldier Pass Trail.

A closer view of the above rock formation.

A sidestream traversing Soldier Pass Trail.

Trail maker on Soldier Pass Trail leading from the Upper Northwest Corner of Devil's Kitchen Sinkhole.

Looking back up Soldier Pass. The Devil's Kitchen Sinkhole on the right side of the picture. The jeep trail leading up the canyon is on the left side of the picture.

Devil's Kitchen Sinkhole looking East.  

Devil's Kitchen Sinkhole looking Southeast.

Devil's Kitchen Sinkhole looking North.

The Sphinx Rock formation - Looking North.

Below (South) of the sinkhole is a trail sign for the Jordan Trail Trailhead which goes to the East.  Continuing another 1/4 mile to the south will take one across the main creek gorge of Soldier Pass and to the Soldier Pass Parking Lot.    
  

Continuation of Trail: Brins Mesa Parking Lot via Jordan and Cibola Pass Trails