Pinyon Peak, Sunbeam, Yankee Fork Rd., Diamond D Ranch, Loon Creek Summit, Beaver Creek Rd.
Level of Difficulty: 4-Advanced Beginner--This ride was entirely on gravel roads
Elevations: 5750' to 9954'
Starting Point Coordinates: N44°17.025' W114°43.616'
Length of Trail: 70 miles
Approximate time: 5 hours
Date of Ride: July 5, 2008
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Click Here (My battery ran out on my gps so the last portion from Pinion back to 21 is not present. The Google Earth Data from that point is estimated through visual.
Description: This was a long ride, but some great scenery. The Bonanza cemeteries were interesting. If you haven't taken a tour through the Yankee Fork Gold Dredge it is worth your time. The view from both Loon Creek Summit and Pinyon Peak is awesome. Unless you are into iron butt rides, I would take the road from each end and make it two rides. It is about 50 miles round trip to Pinyon Peak from Hwy 21.
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