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| Trailhead for Perry Canyon/White Rock |
For my dad and his twin brother's birthday we went out on a ride to do the White Rock Loop. My dad is one of my heroes and is the best man I know. He's always taught me to be kind, be positive, work hard, do what is right, and have faith (as has my mother).
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| Little bridge across the creek |
This ride was a blast! It starts out by the Perry gravel pit and heads up the canyon. The little bit until you get into the canyon isn't too bad, but then it suddenly, shortly after you cross the creek, turns into a pretty stiff climb that kicked my tail a little.
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| Trail fork to Perry Canyon or White Rock |
This is where the trail splits - you get to it after that steep climbing. From this point the trail gets real fun. Heading the White Rock way (you end up coming back down the Grizzly Peak way) the trail is flat for a bit, then you get some fun downhill, followed by some riding on the Shoreline overlooking the Willard Bay. That part was so much fun on the singletrack, with great views.
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| Coming up on the fork |
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| Shortly after the fork, just before the downhill |
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| Riding along the mountain face on the shoreline, overlooking Willard Bay |
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| Post shoreline, looking up toward White rock and the climbs ahead |
Following that portion you turn back up a little canyon towards White Rock - you're in for some real climbing now! When this portion enters into the trees it gets real steep, crosses the creek about seven times, all but one of those crossings are without a bridge, and you hit constant switchbacks. According to utahmountainbiking.com, although I have not verified myself due to delirium, there are about 44 switchbacks, many of which are steep and tight. It made for some good technical riding and was so much fun!
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| White Rock closer up |
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| One of the steep climbs towards White Rock |
You eventually end up on top and the climbing is much easier and more fun. You eventually come to a fork where you can continue up toward Grizzly Peak, Willard Basin, etc., or you can head back down the Grizzly Peak/Perry Canyon trail. This portion was fast and fun, and went pretty quick. Highly recommend this trail, but make sure you're in good condition first!
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| Looking down over Willard Bay towards the top |
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| Forested riding after all the switchbacks |
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| Looking out just before the downhill |
