The handful of earthen berms crossing the trail near the end can be interesting and technical level 3 to 4, but they are easily skirted. The loop reaches its highest elevation of 8,000 feet on the side of Dowd Mountain. Total elevation gain is about 850 feet. 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.