May through October. Days during midsummer are pleasantly warm while nights are cool. Rainstorms accompanied by lightning are common during afternoons. There is no drinking water along this route. The overlook has an outhouse and picnic tables.
Manila has a few cafes, motels, a small grocery store, and gasoline.
Lodging, dining, minor supplies, and bike rentals are at Red Canyon Lodge. Vernal has all visitor services. Use caution along cliff edges because the blocky rock may be unstable and break away. They are common on Utah State Highway 44. Emergency contacts can be made in Manila, at Red Canyon Lodge, and at Red Canyon Visitor Center.