Egan Basin Bikepack Day 1

 Another bikepacking trip! This time north of Ely in the most northern part of the Egan Range. I drove about an hour to the base of the range near Log Canyon and rode north on the main road towards Cherry Creek.

 The clouds were mesmerizing as a cold front moved in from the northwest. The front brought a strong southerly wind which was happily at my back.

I soon arrived at the town of Cherry Creek. A true living ghost town. 
 

The riding up Cherry Creek Canyon was nice. Good road, little traffic, and fine scenery.

I turned off the main road onto this secondary road along Cherry Creek (dry at this point) towards Overland Summit.

At the summit I joined the historic Pony Express Trail.

Then I enjoyed the plunge into Egan Basin.

Once in Egan Basin, I passed this small cemetery. Some of the graves are reportedly U.S. Cavalry soldiers buried in 1864.

Found this interesting plaque near the cemetery. 

Once at the head of Egan Canyon I searched for shade and water. Fortunately I found both here.

I was a bit hesitant to drink water coming out of a mine, but I spied fish living in it, so I figured it was probably ok.

I took a nap, ate supper and went for a stroll. Found a few fascinating rocks and enjoyed the last light of day.

Another great day in the Nevada outback!