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Last leg of Soldier Pass trail leading to the
Soldier Pass Arches Trailhead and to Brins Mesa. In this
section, the trail travels along in a dry creek bed.
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The trail leaves the creek bed.
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The trail continues North.
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To the right (east) one of Soldier Pass
Arches can be seen.
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to Soldier Pass Arches Trail
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The trail becomes steeper.
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A view to the East of one of Soldier Pass arches.
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to Soldier Pass Arches Trail
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Looking back down the trail. The trail
continues to rise to reach Brins Mesa.
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Rock steps aid in ascending the trail.
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Care is required as the trail narrows and a steep
grade is to the right (East).
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Great care is required as the trail narrows slopes
with a steep drop-off to the right (East).
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The slope lessens and a large rock mesa is
encountered.
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A view back down Soldier Pass.
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View to the Northeast.
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View to the Northwest.
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View to the Southwest.
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View to the Southeast.
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View to the East.
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Prickley pear cactus with yellow flowers.
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Trail leads Northeast.
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Trail leads Northeast.
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Soldier Pass trail merges with Brins Mesa Trail.
(Hiker is by the trailhead sign).
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