Rattlesnake Arches(edit)

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MODERATE

#3 hike out of 16 in Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness Area |

MODERATE

5.3 mi

Distance

2 hrs 50 min

Time

450 ft

Elev Gain

Overview

This is a moderate out and back trail to Cedar Tree Arch in Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness Area.

This trail goes by Bridge Arch and East Rim Arch.

Sights to See

Hole in the Bridge Arch

Rate this Hike

★★★★★

mcam777 3 years, 9 months ago

This track takes you from the Rattlesnake Arches Trailhead to the end of the Upper Trail. From there find a short drop onto some sand (4ft drop) from a water runoff area. Follow the water runoff and drop down a second level. From there hug the cliff wall to the right until you reach an area where the lower level rises to meet the cliff. It’s an easy scramble down through some brush to the Lower Trail. You’ll then proceed around the lower trail viewing the Arches. Once you reach the Cedar Tree Arch (last arch) its a fairly easy scramble up from right to left. You’ll see some step on the left side to get you up directly under the arch. Multiple ways to proceed from there. This track scramble up the left side of the arch then crosses over the arch. Follows a sandstone formation to the right and then a few sandstone ledges to meet back with the upper trail.

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