Rogue, it's been a few years since I did this, but I do recall that either the trail ran out or I lost the trail. In any case, I just scrambled up to the summit without following a trail. This pic
http://quandary98.smugmug.com/Nature/Ubehebe-Peak-April-2008/4705138_TaQk4#278403580_Af3yR shows the trail approaching the ridge; scramble up the north face. Amazing views of the Racetrack from the summit!
Edit: Just took a look at your pics. I think this one
http://www.flickr.com/photos/roguephotonic/4245673987/in/set-72157623135427918/ is comparable to the one I took. I don't recall the ridge being "hairy" at all, but might seem so from the perspective you took your pic.
