Riding the Wasatch Crest Trail is always a treat. Whether you like to pedal up or do shuttle laps from the top of Guardsman’s pass this is one of the best trails in Utah for both quality of riding and scenery. Getting out on the Crest during the Fall color change takes the scenery aspect to a whole new level. Looking over the color explosion of Big Cottonwood Canyon on one side of the Crest and at Park City on other side makes for a good evening ride. These photos were all take by Lance Peterson about 10 days ago.
Chilling with friends at the top of a big climb is pretty standard on the Crest. If you don’t take the time to look around a bit you could miss out on views that few people get to see.
The High Line on the Spine section of the Crest Trail is a rite of passage for many mountain bikers in the Wasatch. Here John Gilcrest shows everyone that he has what it takes to conquer the Spine.
Desolation Lake is a beautiful sight from the top of the Crest Trail. Seeing things like this make me really glad that I live in Utah. There are so many rad things to see and do here!
Nick McGowan also likes to throw himself at the High Line now and again. The contract of the dark jagged rocks and clear blue sky make this photo a winner.
Getting back to the Mill D trailhead at about this time is optimal. Riding down the Crest in the dark could be fun if you are prepared and the opposite of fun if you don’t have a jacket and a huge headlamp.