White Rim

Total Miles
88.1

Elevation

1,815.88 ft

Duration

10 Hours

Technical Rating

5

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

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Trail Overview

You'll need to obtain a free day-use permit to access this amazing trail. There is a 50 per day limit. If you want to camp, you'll need to pay for an additional permit. This is a popular destination, and permits for White Crack and Murphy Hogback Campgrounds sell out quickly. No services are available so bring water and fuel. Licensed dirt bikes are allowed, but ATVs and UTVs are not. Pets (even in vehicles) and fires are prohibited.

Photos of White Rim

White Rim
White Rim

Difficulty

Moderate. Most of the route is easy; however, a few spots are steep and rocky. The most challenging spot is a narrow shelf road that climbs the Murphy Hogback. We once encountered a rock slide here that completely blocked the road and we had to turn back. Always call ahead for conditions or check at visitor center. Suitable for stock, high-clearance 4x4 SUVs.

Technical Rating

5

Status Reports

Jake E
Jun 26, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Upheaval wash is not problematic. It's dry, if it's muddy you can't tell in a 4x4. Maybe motorcycles would struggle, but I'd say it's 100% open. Potato Bottom has a miserable amount of mosquitoes, bring DEET and long sleeves/pants - might apply to Labyrinth and Hardscrabble too. No traffic west of White Crack.
Kristian Brown
Jun 20, 2024
2023 Ford Bronco
Open
Normal
Muddy/Wet
Upheaval wash water level is pretty low now, it’s muddy but very passable. The trail up to Taylor campsite however looked too muddy and we did not attempt it. Can count the number of people we saw on this trail on 1 hand. Beautiful views and very remote. Limited Verizon cell service in the east half, none in the west half. Reports of rodents at Airport, Gooseberry and White Crack campsites, so watch your food.
Dan Y
Jun 08, 2024
4x4
Obstructed
Impassable Water Crossing
Trail open 60 miles in starting from Shafer Basin Rd. Sign posted at the start of White Rim Road.
Danielle S
May 27, 2024
2001 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Normal
the flooded area is not technically “impassable” yet, however when we got to the water crossing a vehicle was stuck in the sand so after getting them out we walked the road through the water and definitely could have made it across but didn’t want to chance it as it was later in the day and we didn’t have any support vehicle and didn’t want to risk getting stuck early in the trip. water levels are rising every day so go talk to a ranger before as they’ll have the most current/helpful info

Access Description

From downtown Moab, take Highway 191 north about 11 miles and turn left on Highway 313. Follow signs to Canyonlands National Park. Total distance about 32 miles. You can also reach the White Rim by driving Potash Road, Trail #55.

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