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You have to understand the history of the Tasonni book. It came out when GPS was relatively new and no one would publish the book if he provided waypoints to ruins or mentioned them by name. Tassoni...

Just curious what guidebook you are using for Cow Tanks? Tassoni's Hiking Guide to Cedar Mesa has a route description for Cow Tanks that you might find useful.

Entering through Pollys Canyon is an option if your interested.

Pollys Canyon
http://climb-utah.com/CM/pollys.htm

That's a big step up from the gov trail. Pollys is also the reason I know...

Cow Tanks might be shorter but I'd be surprised if it were faster, especially if you have to deal with any obstacles. The government trail is fast and easy hiking down a well maintained trail.