Really great and beautiful route. Pretty heavy climb in the beginning but tames down and was possibly the most beautiful gravel route I've ever done. Would highly recommend. Can also be done from town (Salida) if you're wanting to climb up 175 and add a bit more intensity to it. Just a few chunky bits, most gravel was fast and smooth, the views made it tough to do fast because stopping was mandatory at some points for the sights.