Ride the ride, respect the land, legalize it now. Beautiful landscapes bordering an easy trail. Great place to spin some distance with friends or solo. Nice parking facilities at Council Bluffs trailhead with easy access. Bring plenty of water because until Silver City, it can be scarce.
Canopy helps knock down wind on breezy days and reduces heat on the back during the day.
I ride with a mountain bike but a hybrid would do fine as well. Prepare for a ride that rivals any other in the area for beauty, solitude and quality. The trail was somewhat overgrown. Partly because of the rain and partly because the kids and teacher that mow are still in school. The ride to Shenandoah is slightly downhill but is definately uphill to Iwogene.