Rattlesnake Canyon, the 2nd highly concentration of natural arches in the United States, located in the Black Ridge Canyon Wilderness. One more wilderness to add to our list. It is a beautiful area that few people venture to see. First reason is mainly the location. There is only one road that gets to out to this remote location, one through Glade Park, CO. The other end of the road goes through Colorado National Monument. We had a week pass so went in through the park. It is a mere 13 miles from the turn off of the main road to the trailhead. But be aware those 13 miles took us over an hour to cover. It is probably one of the worse roads that we have driven on in awhile. The last 2 miles were the worse. Once at the trailhead we started down our hike. The whole hike is 3 miles out, not a loop. The first 2 miles takes out around the ridge with some scenic views but it is when you finally get around the ridge that you get the scenery. 
One arch after the other in a mile distance.
This is one fantastic area. In the whole time that we were there we did not see another person.
This was probably one of my favorite hikes that we did.
Every time you rounded a corner, another arch or just scenic view awaited you.
If you have an extra day when in the Colorado National Monument Area, definitely do this hike. No People, great arches and classic desert scenery.
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