It’s been a really long time

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I bought my first mountain bike (as an adult) back in 2008. It was a Santa Cruz Blur XC. This loop was my first ride. The trail is way more rutted and chunky now. My perspective on what makes a good trail has changed and this was not my favorite but for the sake of nostalgia it was totally worth the time.

A dirt hiking trail winds through lush greenery in a forested area of Utah. Tall trees with bright green leaves line the path, leading toward a backdrop of hills and a clear blue sky.
A scenic view of a grassy field in Utah, featuring a dirt path leading into the distance. There is a wooden signpost on the left and a backdrop of lush green hills, with snow-capped mountains visible in the far distance under a clear blue sky.
A hiking trail sign marks the junction of Steel Hollow and Ricks Canyon in Utah, leading to a dirt path through a landscape of green shrubs and grass under a clear blue sky.
A narrow dirt trail winds through a forested area in Utah, surrounded by greenery, logs, and tall trees. The image shows part of a bicycle tire in the lower corner of the frame.
A scenic view of a mountainous landscape in Utah, featuring green hills and rocky terrain under a clear blue sky. Sparse trees are scattered throughout the area, with distant snow-capped peaks visible in the background. A winding dirt path leads through the foreground vegetation.
A dirt path winds through lush green grass and shrubs, leading towards a hillside in Utah. The hillside is rocky and covered with small trees, under a bright blue sky with a few fluffy clouds.

The ride – Utah, United States

The bike – Ripmo