Breaks are needed but not specifically jakebrakes.
Mountain bike shoes are not required to be able to ride a mountain bike. You can wear any good athletic shoe. Wearing an actual mountain bike shoe is helpful however to keep your feet from slipping from the peddles on rugged terrian but it not required in any way.
document required
No
The driving distance is about 225 miles.
The driving distance is about 63 miles.
yes.
subduction? I'm not sure.
103 miles
Enjoy the view, it is usually beautiful.
Driving a moped is like driving a car. You have to have a licences to drive a moped.
When you are driving up a steep upgrade/mountain like I did this weekend going to Brasstown Bald Mountain, GA in a 2003 Honda Civix EX Coupe.
The route with the shortest driving time is about 255 miles.