Originally Posted by
romanoj2248
Also, is there a special consideration that I am overlooking with a ride like this? I'm treating it like any other road ride where I park and go. For example, does the difference between a trail and road make this ride harder than a century on roads?
Riding on a non-paved surface will always take more effort than riding on pavement. If there was recent significant rainfall, the GAP surface will be softer and the pedaling effort required will be significantly greater.