Sloan Canyon Trail

You can see after clicking on the picture to enlarge it that the trail pretty much follows the power lines. My belief is the trail was created from the original construction and installation of these poles as the trail cuts off and leads to each pole if it is far enough off the main trail. It is a desolate place. Often when I approach certain passes I feel as though I am about to be ambushed with the high sides on both sides. Only not from bandaleros, but from mountain lions as I have heard of there existence quite often from locals. I have seen tracks, but not the real macoy as of yet. The thought of encountering one makes me a little nervous on the way up the trail. Probably because there are quite a few places where I have to walk my bike. About half of this trail is fine gravel 3"-5" deep. It's like riding uphill through quicksand. The front wheel can quickly shoot off to one side followed by the rear. Don't fight it and you'll fair just fine. Resist, and meet your doom. Steepness is also results in walking certain parts. It's either my endurance isn't built up enough or my strength, or it really is that steep.