The Bike Crank Get Off My Trail
A dirt path winds through a field of bright yellow flowers, surrounded by green trees and rolling hills under a partly cloudy sky in Wasatch, UT.

Sea of gold

Distance
8.6mi
Climb
1,237ft
Moving time
1:17:31

I saw another rider do this loop on Strava. I had heard rumors of the wildflowers so I wanted to follow in their footsteps. This was to be a slightly technical climb with mind blowing visual rewards. The mountains are covered in a sea of gold with tiny islands of purple and red.

The ride – Mud Flats loop in reverse

The bike – Ripmo

A scenic view of a hillside covered in vibrant yellow wildflowers, with lush green grass in the foreground and mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky in Wasatch, UT. Two trees are visible on the left side of the image, and a dirt path winds through the landscape.A scenic view of a vibrant field filled with yellow wildflowers in Wasatch, Utah, with rolling green hills and mountains in the background under a partly cloudy blue sky.A narrow dirt path winds through a vibrant field of yellow wildflowers, surrounded by green vegetation and rolling hills under a partly cloudy sky in Wasatch, Utah.A rocky formation stands prominently on a hiking trail in Wasatch, Utah, surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills. The blue sky is dotted with white clouds, creating a scenic backdrop.A dirt trail winds through lush greenery and wildflowers in a mountainous area with trees on either side. The sky is partly cloudy, adding a serene atmosphere to the scenic landscape in Wasatch, UT.