Bullwhack Bikepack

 I've been keeping my eye on the thermometer waiting for it to drop enough to warrant a bikepack trip. Finally I got my chance!

I rode from my home in Ely south to the Ward Charcoal Ovens where I took my first break and topped off my water.

Back on the road I kept heading south enjoying fine riding on the well graded road.

Here I turned off the Cave Valley Road towards Lone Pine Summit and Lund.

After a few more miles I turned onto this more primitive road to Bullwhack Spring.

I found a little shade and made camp near the spring.

Blissed out on the scenery.

 

And filled my bottles.

After dinner I went for a stroll.

Found this! Took a picture and left it where I found it.

I got an early start and rode up to beautiful Chimney Rock

Chimney Rock Spring

Keeping the cattle watered is a big deal around these parts

Enjoyed a delightful cruise down Silver Canyon

 Back onto the main Cave Valley Road, I rode on up to Bullwhack Summit.

 

Another two and half hours of good pedaling and I was home. Fantastic!