Midday during summer can be unbearably warm. Fall is perfect. There is no drinking water along this route. Vernal has all visitor services. Use caution while descending the doubletracks to the river.
Eroded conditions can pitch an inattentive biker.
Carry insect repellent just in case. Portions of the route can be impassable to bikes when wet, especially along the Green River Road. The river road might receive an occasional motorist. Emergency assistance might be summoned from the ranches along the river, east of the Notch. Vernal has a hospital.