a fall ride should absolutely be done!
We had a great time. I intended to be there around 9, but once the wife said she wanted to go, I knew that wouldn't happen.
The trails were definitely more narrow that I remember, and there was a lot of inland trail that could not be accessed due to downed trees. We were fine this year, no damage, no breakage, not even a scrub to speak of, but lots of very careful driving. There were a few times Adrienne(wife) was particularly nervous, notably when we were making a hard left away from the river bank and the locker pushed us straight, and again on a significant climb near the overpass. I think she did great and didn't let the anxiety overwhelm, so that is a win.
I don't think we would be interested in a summer ride, but spring/fall would be perfect.