
Starting down from the Ute Canyon Trailhead.

Switchbacks down the steep cliff faces along the Ute Canyon Trail.

Entering Ute Canyon.

Cool rock that fell off the cliff face.

The trail is easy to follow through Ute Canyon.

Rather than stay on the trail, we headed through this interesting section of narrows, likely the highlight of Ute Canyon.

Narrow section in Ute Canyon.



Dan checking out the cool monolith.

Back on the Ute Canyon Trail.


Looking back up Ute Canyon.


It's not particularly interesting for the rest of the hike, but still pretty.




The Ute Canyon Trail meets up with the Bench Trail.


Following the Bench Trail for a short time.


The Bench Trail meets with the Lower Liberty Cap Trail.


Along the Lower Liberty Cap Trail, Liberty Cap ahead. This trail was interesting as it followed the ledges along the cliff face.

We went around to Liberty Cap's south side and located old metal rungs to get to the summit.

Liberty Cap old metal rungs.

Summit of Liberty Cap, view west into Ute Canyon, the way we came down.

Starting along the Upper Liberty Cap Trail, nothing special.




Some nice views into Ute Canyon.

Otherwise, it's just a dirt road walk.

A view east as we gained elevation, looking into Ute Canyon.


Eventually, the Upper Liberty Cap Trail ends at the scenic drive (Rimrock Drive), which we followed back to the Ute Canyon Trailhead.
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