Looking down on Monument Canyon.
The trail starts with nearly a mile of descent.
Once at the bottom of the canyon, the hike is fairly flat.
The rock formations are towering.
Typical high desert environment.
Grand Valley and the Book Cliffs can be seen out of the canyon mouth.
Looking back at the route.
The trail winds toward Independence Monument.
Looking for climbers on Independence Monument.
That must be some view!
Life on the edge.
The hike finishes by reversing that steep climb down.