Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

I started hiking at the Sycamore Creek Trailhead off the Beeline Highway, where I followed an unnamed trail. After a couple hours on the trail, I heard the buzzing of a rattlesnake. The snake was in the middle of the trail, and had been enjoying the warm sun. The rattler refused to move so I took the opportunity to photograph the snake. I spent almost an hour photographing it. Then I walked around it and continued my hike. After a short time, I turned around and headed back to my car. The rattlesnake was still there and refused to move. So I walked around it again. I spotted the rattlesnake at about 3,500 feet elevation, and at 12:25 PM.