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The memorial plaques are embedded into rock formations along the trail, one approximately every 600 feet (180 m) and are arranged in order of the seniority of the crew. The trail starts at an elevation of 4,318 feet (1,316 m) and climbs to 5,460 feet (1,660 m) at the observation deck.
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