This trip is rated Moderate [3]. Participants should be experienced riders who are comfortable in the saddle for 2-6 hours per day; they should be comfortable riding paved chip-seal roads with light vehicle traffic.
Rides range from 15-35 miles per day with the ability to add a few more miles on some days. Terrain is hilly with a few steeper ascents and descents. Average elevation gains and losses are 1700' per day, not including the optional ride up Mt Constitution which is 2,200'. Most hill gradients average 3-6% and a few steeper points can reach up to 10% grades or higher. Vehicle support is always available when needed.