Apply sunscreen liberally. Carry a rain jacket because afternoon storms can be chilling. There is no drinking water along this route. There is an outhouse at the Sidney Peaks Trailhead on the Brian Head Peak Road. Brian Head offers all visitor services but on a limited scale.
All bike shops offer shuttle services.
Brakes should be in perfect working order. Deadfall may cross the trail at any place. Be alert to logging activity near the trail. Emergency assistance can be summoned from Brian Head or Parowan. Brian Head has a medical clinic.