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Bell Canyon, from near the end of Bell Road, in the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, in Scottsdale, Arizona.

   This picture looks up Bell Canyon, in the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy.  The McDowell Mountains, within which the park lies, run approximately north to south, and form a stunning backdrop to the city of Scottsdale.
   Most of the range is of age, consisting of both and rocks.  A network of trails allows you to explore these mountains, which look down onto some of Arizona's nicest resorts.
   The view is roughly to the east.     
 
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  You can read more about the McDowell Mountains area in our short, FREE GeoStory™ called "Mistaken Identity" (PDF <1MB).
 
  There are 6 views in this sequence -- this is view #3.

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