The Arches of Rattlesnake Canyon

[IntrepidXJ]

I have wanted to check out the arches of Rattlesnake Canyon for quite a while. Today we finally had a chance to head out and hike the trail through Rattlesnake Canyon since we didn't head out of town this weekend.

The first arch we came across is Unnamed Arch.
http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/173211-2/IMG_0651.jpg

It is right next to Hole in the Bridge.
http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/173226-2/IMG_0683.jpg

Hole in the Bridge is a nice double arch.
http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/173229-2/IMG_0687.jpg

Looking across Rattlesnake Canyon, you can see a lot of potential for many future arches.
http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/173232-2/IMG_0700.jpg

Twin Arch is the next arch along the trail.
http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/173196-2/IMG_0975.jpg

Twin Arch is also pretty close to Hole in the Bridge.
http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/173190-2/IMG_0956.jpg

Next up is Eye Arch.
http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/173244-2/IMG_0735.jpg

http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/173175-2/IMG_0918.jpg

[IntrepidXJ]

One of the largest and most impressive arches along the trail is East Rim Arch.
http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/173241-2/IMG_0725.jpg

http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/173166-2/IMG_0890.jpg

View from below.
http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/173250-2/IMG_0748.jpg

There is plenty of interesting scenery along this trail besides arches.
http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/173265-2/IMG_0775.jpg

http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/173271-2/IMG_0780.jpg

http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/173156-2/IMG_0878.jpg

Overhang Arch is next along the trail. The main trail almost passes right under this one.
http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/173283-2/IMG_0798.jpg

http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/173319-2/IMG_0865.jpg

[IntrepidXJ]

Trap Arch is up next. You need to get off the main trail in order to see this one.
http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/173295-2/IMG_0815.jpg

http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/173298-2/IMG_0821.jpg

The last arch along the main hiking trail is Cedar Tree Arch (Rainbow Arch). This is another pretty large arch.
http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/173304-2/IMG_0843.jpg

http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/173307-2/IMG_0847.jpg

http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/173313-2/IMG_0861.jpg

After hiking back to the Jeep and starting on our way back home, we did stop at one overlook along the road for a view of West Rim Arch. This is a large arch located on the opposite rim of the canyon. I'm sure a photo from underneath and up-close would look great, but it was too far for us to try and hike to today....

http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/173202-2/IMG_0989.jpg

http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/173205-2/IMG_0997.jpg

We had a great time checking out all of the arches in Rattlesnake Canyon :)

[asdf]

whoa.. awesome place! :clap:

[Don]

Nice!

[accadacca]

Shaaaweet! :cool2:

[Brewhaha]

One of my favorite hikes. Thanks for sharing.

[Scott P]

Nice. I used to live within a few minutes walking distance of the lower trailhead to Rattlesnake Canyon. I miss it.