Originally Posted by
downtube42
The eastern half is desolate, dry, and will likely be either blazing hot or cold and windy. Maybe both. Limited cell phone service on much of the ride, and some long stretches with no services. Where there are services, it's often one place.
Three of us rode this a few years ago. We got lost twice, ran into blocked Forest Service roads, nearly ran out of water, and did not see anyone for hours at a time. It was an adventure!
I would be concerned about the wildfires right now.