The Bike Crank Get Off My Trail
A mountain bike is leaning against a wooden sign that reads "MOUNT NAOMI WILDERNESS" in the Green Canyon area of Utah. The background features sparse trees and a trail with rocky terrain.

That’s no cowbell

Distance
12.4mi
Climb
1,880ft
Moving time
1:34:09

I rode the Ripmo up Green Canyon to the Mount Naomi Wilderness sign, then headed back down the singletrack. Bare aspens lined the upper trail, with evergreens on the canyon slopes and yellow grass beside the rocky sections.

I stopped for a photo of the bike at the wilderness boundary. Farther down, there were still patches of yellow leaves and a carpet of fallen leaves beneath the trees.

The ride – Green Canyon, Utah

The bike – Ibis Ripmo V3

A narrow dirt path winds through a rocky area surrounded by trees and shrubs in Green Canyon, Utah. The landscape features mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.A winding dirt trail leads through a forested area in Green Canyon, Utah, with sparse trees and autumn foliage visible on the surrounding hills. The sky is blue with scattered clouds.A scenic view of Green Canyon, Utah, featuring a winding dirt path surrounded by tall green trees and golden grasses, under a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds.A sunlit pathway winds through a forest in Green Canyon, Utah, surrounded by tall trees and vibrant foliage. Sunlight filters through the branches, casting light and shadows on the dirt trail and fallen leaves.A winding dirt path leads through a wooded area in Green Canyon, Utah, surrounded by trees with autumn leaves. Sunlight filters through the branches, casting a warm glow over the trail. Rocky terrain and colorful foliage are visible along the sides of the path.