Egan Basin Bikepike Day 2

 I got a good early start for day two of my trip. Rolling easily through the Egan Basin was a great way to start the day.

 About an hour into the ride I found myself easing into the Pinyon/Juniper forest through Telegraph Canyon. The conditions were perfect!

 

Somewhere around 7250' the road leaves the canyon and pitches dramatically upward. Occasionally I had to push the bike, often I had to stop and catch my breath, but I always enjoyed the stunning locale.

These switchbacks were the final test. Definitely pushed up the left trending one! 

 

At the pass (8600') I admired the view of Telegraph Peak (9900'+) with a hint of fall color on it's right shoulder. 

 

Just over the pass I found this puzzling little structure. It's quite short. Next to a small, apparently, ephemeral spring. Miners? Loggers? Shepards? 

 

 

 

The descent of Log Canyon was unreal! The road was in good shape, the constantly changing scenery was amazing, and it felt like the ride down lasted forever. Fine fall colors too!

 

The limestone formations along the bottom half of the drop were pure magic.

I emerged from the canyon into wide open Steptoe Valley in a state of complete bliss! What a trip!!