Cobra Canyon

R1 #2

But I thought this was rattlesnake canyon?

Near where the arches stretch,
And canyon breezes softly fetch,
You’ll see a shape that’s quite a sight,
Bathed in desert golden light.

A cobra rising from the ground,
The finest statue to be found.
It fans a hood of dusty red,
And rears its heavy, stony head.

It looks as if it might attack,
With eyes that watch the canyon track.
But do not run in fear or fright,
It hasn’t moved in all of light.

For this is just a rock, you see,
No venom for you or for me.
It has no fangs, no tail, no tongue,
Just ancient grains of sand, unsung.

Hints

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TipHint #1: Help…what am I looking for?

Above Rattlesnake Canyon, you’ll find a rock shaped like a cobra with its head raised high.

TipHint #2: In what general area should I look?

This feature can be found somewhere along the section of trail highlighted in purple above. Click for an interactive map.

TipHint #3: Ok, I need a photo hint please.

Here’s a blurred version of the location you’re looking for. Can you find this area?

Answer

GPS coordinates of this photo: 39.14455, -108.84978

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