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    Fernando Boza
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    Interpretive sign at the trailhead. The sign shows wildlife that inhabit the area. It is so hot in the summer, though, that wildlife are hard to spot during the day.
    Fernando Boza
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    07/29/2017
    The section of the trail descending from the top mesa to the lower bench is very steep and rocky.
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    As you get to the lower bench, the eroded sides of the mesa create interesting formations.
    Fernando Boza
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    07/29/2017
    The Lower Rattlesnake Arches Trail is about 2.5 miles long from this point (2.2 miles to Rainbow Arch or Cedar Tree Arch).
    Fernando Boza
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    07/29/2017
    Eroded side of the mountain.
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    The tip of the mesa looks like a giant ship from the air.
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    Top view of the tip of the mesa.
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    Hole in the Bridge Arch.
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    Hole in the Bridge Arch.
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    Aerial view of Hole in the Bridge Arch.
    Fernando Boza
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    Aerial view of Hole in the Bridge Arch.
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    View of the valley looking southwest from near Hole in the Bridge Arch.
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    Aerial view of Rim Arch (notice the person on the bottom right for scale).
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    Rim Arch.
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    Rim Arch.
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    Aerial view of Rim Arch.
    Fernando Boza
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    Aerial view of Rim Arch.
    Fernando Boza
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    Rainbow Arch.
    Fernando Boza
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    07/29/2017
    Rainbow Arch.
    Fernando Boza
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    Rainbow Arch (notice the person in the middle for scale).
    Fernando Boza
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    Aerial view of Rainbow Arch.
    Fernando Boza
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    07/29/2017
    Sound view from the end of the trail.
    Fernando Boza
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    07/29/2017
    Aerial view of the mesa and arches, and the Colorado River in the distance, looking northwest from near the end of the trail.

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