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Hovenweep - Little Ruin Canyon

Detailed Description

Little Ruin Canyon dissects the flat, sparsely vegetated, cap-rock surface of Cajon Mesa. The Little Ruin Canyon Trail follows the rim of the canyon and provides access to many overlooks and ruins (Houk and others, 2005). Sleeping Ute Mountain rises in the distance.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

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