The line is limited as it weaves through rocks of varying sizes, sand, eroded sections, downfall, rough slickrock, and ledges. Now we're talking. You are forced to pedal while out of the saddle for long periods of time and to quickly assess a barrage of obstacles. Failure to clear an obstacle or succession of obstacles could have severe physical consequences. Elevation gain is the sum of all uphills encountered along the ride, not simply the difference between the highest and lowest elevations.
Additional information is provided in the trail's accompanying elevation profile.
This is the best time of year to pedal the route, taking into account trail conditions, riding comfort, and local hunting seasons. Information is provided on where provisions can be found in relation to the trailhead, including food, lodging, campgrounds, gasoline, supplies, bike shop, etc. Special hazards like steep cliffs, great amounts of downfall, or wire fences very close to the trail are noted here. Also any special precautions to be considered before embarking are listed. Determining how far one is from help on any particular trail can be difficult due to the backcountry nature of most mountain bike rides.