White Rim

Beautiful. Slow going. lots of grooves from small washes all along the trail. Lots of traffic from turn off at bottom of shafer for about 10 miles in. Narrow spot at the washing lady. Stayed at potato bottom c. Great site. Very dusty all sand. Murphy hill, hardscrabble and upheaval were all easy to get thru. Lots of very narrow spots where trail has washed out and been fixed with culverts. Weather was hot at 92 degrees on sat. Trail very worth doing. Leave early. We averaged 5.7 mph. That included an hour stop for lunch and stopping to see a few things. From bottom of shafer to camp was 915 in the morn to 830 that night. Long day.

Trail is as described. Absolutely fantastic. Amazing scenery. Trail conditions were good. No unavoidable standing water. No significant damage to the trail. Drove it “backwards” finishing with the Schafer Switchbacks. The light of the rising sun on the canyon walls on the western end of the trail was super photogenic. Camped near the top of the western switchbacks so I could start at sunrise, because it is a very very long drive to the Airport campground, which was the only reservation that I could get.

From the Park Service: The west portion of the White Rim Road between Mineral Bottom and Potato Bottom is currently impassable due to deep mud.

From the Park Service: White Rim Road 4WD: Open, but east side may be impassable in places due to standing and flowing water or deep mud.

Great Trail! This was the second time for several of our party, which consisted of 6 septuagenarian Boomers and a 30ish Millennial, traveling in two stock Tacomas and a 1974 CJ5 Jeep. Just want to pass on some learned knowledge about the water crossing at Upheaval Wash. A few days prior to our trip we received ominous emails from the National Park Service that said, "At this time, we predict that driving the full loop from Shafer to Mineral Bottom will be impossible. Upheaval Wash is impassable to all vehicles when there is 4-5 feet of water on the road. Trucks and similar sized vehicles have been towed out of the flood waters. These tows can exceed $350/hour. These conditions are not expected to improve before your trip. You can monitor conditions of the Green River at forecasted flows and current CFS levels. Flooding of 4 feet has been observed starting around 15,000 cfs on the gauge. Be sure to check those sites before proceeding with your trip. Currently, it is recommended trip be changed to out and back trips beginning and ending at the same trailhead. If the road is flooded and you cannot pass, you must turn around. No off-road travel is permitted. Camping off permit under these circumstances is not allowed. Plan accordingly to bring extra fuel for out-and-back trips and expect long drive times. Check with other groups traveling towards you as they will have the most up to date information. " The links to the sites where you can check the Flow Rates of the Green River in CFS (Cubic Feet Per Second) are: Forecasted Flow Rates: https://www.cbrfc.noaa.gov/dbdata/station/flowgraph/flowgraph_hc.html?id=GRVU1&ptype=1&linear_flow=0 Current Flow Rates: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?site_no=09328920&legacy=1 Since we had done the White Rim and crossed the water on our prior trip on June 3, 2022 we were able to look up the Observed Flow Rate for that date and time and compare it to the Forecasted Flow Rate for the planned date and time of crossing on this trip, June 17, 2024. The rates were similar, and the forecasted flow rate was dropping. That suggested that the water level would drop by the time we reached Upheaval Wash to allow us to cross on this trip. We found out later that the actual Observed Flow rate on June 17, 2024 was less than the Forecasted Flow Rate. We talked to the backcountry rangers at the Island In The Sky Visitor Center. on the day before we hit the trail. They were very skeptical that we would be able to cross the water. There was also a sign at the start of the White Rim Road saying that the road was impassable and warning that if we should have to turn around and drive all the way back to Shaffer we would not be able to spend an extra night on the trail without a camping permit for that date. We were not dissuaded. We spent the first night at Murphy's Camp. The next day we only met one other party on the trail coming the other way. They had reached the water at Upheaval Wash but were unable to cross because it was too deep. Because our research had shown that the water was dropping and we planned to cross the next morning, we continued on. We reached Hardscrabble Camp, and drove to the crossing to check out the situation. We sent out our millennial in a bikini to check the depth, and it was clear that at that time it was too deep to cross. But the wet bank showed that the water level was indeed dropping. We put a stick at the water line and came back several hours later to judge the rate that the level was going down. We were encouraged that we would be able to cross. The next morning we again sent out our Millennial scout and found that the water depth was low enough and we crossed without incident. We had learned on the previous trip that the best strategy for crossing the water was to go directly across and then turn right at the opposite bank, keeping all of the tires in the water, and drive around the bank to the exit. This minimizes the time spent in the deepest part of the channel. Don't drive up the middle of the channel to get to the exit ramp. I have attached a link to a video showing both our 2022 and 2024 crossings, and jpgs of the relevant Green River Flow Rate Charts. A few closing comments about this: On the Forecasted Flow Rate link, be sure to click the "FLOW" button on the chart so that it shows CFM Be aware that the FLOW RATE of the Green River is directly related to the water LEVEL in Upheaval Wash, but it is NOT directly related to the DEPTH of the water, because the bottom changes too. For example, the Observed Flow Rate on our June 3, 2022 crossing was 15705 CFS and the Observed Flow Rate on June 17, 2024 was 13477 CFS. But on both crossings the water level came up to just below the tops of our tires. This suggests that although the FLOW RATE was less on June 17, 2024 the bottom was lower on June 17, 2024 than it was on June3, 2022. The lesson is, always send someone out to check the depth. Amusingly, right at the water crossing there was a signboard lying on the ground with a notice that there would be a Ranger Talk at 7:30. Sticking out from under the signboard was a sign that had fallen off the signboard that warned you that the route was impassible and telling you to turn around! This is an awesome trail. Have a great trip.

After dropping down the Shafer switchbacks (which very very cool) we drove on to White Rim. Our goal was White Crack campground as a turnaround point. The weather really cooperated. It had just rained the day before but seemingly no major impact to the trail. Really scenic. I was struck by the sheer scale of everything around us. We were in Bronco base sasquatch with a minor lift. Very manageable, nothing too technical. We only made it as far as Monument Basin before we had to head back so we could also complete Potash before losing sun. Really great run. Can't wait to come back and finish it through with some camping thrown in.

White Rim lives up to the hype, and is quite an amazing track. We took 3 nights to complete the circuit camping at Airport A, White Crack, and Hardscrabble A. Trail conditions were great, no major technical sections, the occasional rocky stretch, narrow shelf roads, and the climbs at Murphy and Hardscrabble all proved no significant challenge to our well equipped rigs. Weather was chilly at night, but we were very fortunate to have little to no winds and clear skies. White Crack is a popular spot during the day for lunch breaks and a rest stop for bikers, but by 2pm we had it all to ourselves…it really is the best campsite on the Rim. Be prepared for some very poorly maintained toilets, of the 3 sites, 2 looked like war zones and had no paper, so BYO. Put it on your list if you haven’t… and if you have, go do it!!!

Incredible trail! Really enjoyed it from start to finish. Easy drive all the way with the exception of a few narrow and steep shelf road. Luckily the traffic is minimal. 3 days and 3 nights seems to be the sweet spot for enjoying the landscape, short hikes and relax at camp.

The trail has been repaired and is now open.

Amazing trail, very scenic and not difficult. I was worried that it would feel packed out there since all the campsites were booked but still felt like we had the place to ourselves. Spent one night at airport D and one night at Murphy Hogback A. We were not able to finish as a massive boulder is completely blocking the trail near the labyrinth section. We had one full size truck towing a 15’ teardrop as well which handled everything just fine up to that point. Definitely will be going back to finish the whole thing once it is open!

Impassable due to rock slide.

Great trail. Ended up doing this in a single day and took about 11 hours. Definitely could have driven it a little faster. None of the obstacles were too bad. 4 low was all that was needed.

Absolutely beautiful scenery around every turn. Trail was completely open and bone dry during our trip on Aug 31 - Sept 2 2023. Not sure there is a more scenic trail anywhere. The vehicles in our group (Toyota 4Runner, Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, Ford Bronco Badlands) all handled the dry trail with no issues. 2 climbs (Murphy’s Hogback and Hardscrabble) were steep and fun to crawl up. 100% recommended!

Wow. What a great trail. It was hot and dusty but still a great time. We camped at Airport D and Potato Bottom B. Airport D was open to the elements and hot, Potato Bottom was gorgeous with shade from some aspens near the Colorado river. The 2 climbs were great and tough. We drive a lifted gladiator with an Alu-Cab. No issues on the climbs. We were there 8/30-9/1.

Just did a 2 night trip on the White Rim. Easy trail for the most part, with only some steep/loose climbs where 4L helped. Difficulty of the trail is more related to the remote nature. We saw a handful of other people throughout each day. Make sure your spare is aired up. We did help someone air up their spare that was down to 10psi by the time they need it. Bring lots of water and fuel. I was able to do the full loop in my 2023 4Runner without getting into my spare fuel,but had anything fine wrong and we needed to turn around, I may have needed that spare fuel.

We only did the portion from Shafer Trail Road to the Airport D campsite (waypoints 1-13) for a one night stay. This portion was fairly easy, but I cannot speak to the rest. Gorgeous views and some fun viewpoints to checkout. You can hike to the Colorado River Overlook, or it can be driven if you’re ok with the mini-technical section right at the start (not sure if you’re supposed to, but it’s definitely well traveled, has a turn around, and has nothing there indicating not to like at Mussleman Arch). Portions of White Rim are heavily washboarded and sneak up on you. Also, Shafer Trail Road has fun and easy switchbacks that can be viewed from the viewpoint on the paved road just past the visitor center.

Full trail is open as of 7/24/23 the upheaval wash is bone dry. I thought waypoint 33 Murphy hardback climb was the worst… man was I wrong. The climb up on waypoint 53 and the soft sand decent was by far the worst part of the trail… climbing up is a hard left turn that goes straight up. Soft sand and rutted out really good. Switchbacks are very tight. You are really ******* if someone was coming the other way… now the decent off the shelf road is all soft sand. DO NOT HOLD THE BRAKE. Let the low gear take you down. If you lock up the brakes and get sideways or loose control you risk going right over the edge. Other then that the mineral bottom switchbacks up the canyon out to Moab was surprising too. Think shafer switchbacks but half as narrow.

The White Rim Trail, +/- 100 miles. A group of 4 of us in 3 vehicles drove the entire route on June 22 - 23, 2023. Our vehicles were a 1999 4Runner, a 2009 Toyota Tundra and 2015 Jeep 2dr Wrangler. The first night's camp was at White Crack and the second night was at Labrinth. Although there are comments on various sites that the trail is impassible because of flooding, and the ranger at the Visitor's Center said not to attempt it, we decided to give it a try and were successful. There is a stretch of flooding about 3/4 of a mile south of the Labrinth campsite that is flooded. When we made the crossing the water was about knee deep and extends for about 100 yards. The muddy bottom is the problem, not the water depth. If you attempt it, kind of bear to the left as you drive through the flooded section and you should be ok. However, when we made the crossing we were in 3 capable vehicles and are experienced drivers. The Tundra drove too far toward the right bank, got stuck and had to be winched out. The flooded section aside, the White Rim Trail is an extremely scenic drive with no serious obstacles - it's mainly a dirt road. My favorite campsites are White Crack, Hardscrabble and Labrinth. I think the least favorable campsite is Potato Bottom because the site is right next to the road and every vehicle that passes kicks up a bunch of dust. Expect loads of mosquitoes on any of the camps near the river. Thankfully, at Labrinth the mosquitoes disappeared as soon as the sun went down.

Amazing trail with amazing views. (Some a bit sketchy!) Had a camp site at Potato Bottom for one night so it was a bit of a drag to get back out due to Upheaval Wash being impassable. Rated a 4 star because the road was incredibly rough at times and can test your patience if you are not a patient person like me! In my opinion Canyonlands is leaps better than the Grand Canyon, and the only way to truly experience it is on this trail.

The trail is absolutely stunning, varied and great fun to drive. We booked our trip back in November when the reservations opened up and planned to run it entering through Shafer Trail and and exiting via Mineral Bottom Road three days later, with overnight stays at Airport, White Crack and Potato Bottom. With the water crossing at Upheaval Wash currently being impassable we changed our plans ahead of time, stocked-up on spare fuel and made the return journey from our last camp spot (Potato Bottom) in one day. The scenery gets more stunning as you get further into the park (if running it clockwise from Shafer) and the terrain changes frequently. The trail itself has no real obstacles to speak of, but there are several shelf roads which require you to pay full attention. Some areas of the trail, particularly the latter half after Murphy Hogback do get very rocky which can make for a bumpy ride. We booked for three nights as we really wanted to take our time to explore, run the offshoots and enjoy time at camp. Assuming the trail is fully open you can run it quite easily in one day if you don't spend much time exploring, a one night stop over would make it much more comfortable and two or more nights will really let you explore the area and take it all in. Personally I think two to three nights is ideal. For those that encounter the same scenario we did (having to return due to the trail being impassable at upheaval wash), you should account for a 20 mile trip from the closest gas station to the start of Shafer Road and then another 70 miles each way to get to Upheaval Wash and back to the top of Shafer Road. In total the round trip for us, which included Gemini Bridges Trail at the start as well as the Lathrop Canyon offshoot ended at just over 200 miles. We all brought plenty of extra fuel as we did not want to constantly worry about the range we had left. On our return journey we left our camp at Potato Bottom at 8am and with one or two stops along the way as well as a short break for lunch we made it back to the top of Shafer Road by 3pm.

Gorgeous trail that should be on everyone’s bucket list. Even planning a trip for May in November all the campsites were already booked so beware if that’s your intent. I was able to get a day pass so I came in via Shafer and drove about half of it, turning around before the hogback. Good thing I wasn’t planning to do the whole trail after all since the park service said it’s impassible at upheaval wash right now. Returned via Potash for an amazing day.

The Park is listing the trail as impassable due to deep mud at Upheaval Wash. This type of status typically lasts for only a few days.

Ran the White Rim clockwise, entering via Potash Road as Shafer Trail was closed due to snow/ice. There was a lot of rain the day before, but the weather was clear both days we were on the trail. As described, the road is not very technical, but there are a number of moderately frightening parts with dangerous drop offs within a few feet of the road. We were able to run the entire road in 2WD in our 2006 Toyota Sequoia (2" lift on 33" KO2s), even going up Murphy Hogback and Hardscrabble. Despite the recent rains, there was no water crossing at Upheaval Bottom; only one or two little puddles. We were expecting a lot more mud all along the trail, but it seems to dry up rapidly. Parts of the trail are very rocky; we aired down to ~25 PSI which helped smooth things out, but could have probably gone a tad lower for our own comfort. Views were incredible the whole trip. We camped at Whitecrack, and while it was cold and windy in the evening, the wind seemed to die down at night. If we do the trail again we'd probably spend two nights, and do more day hikes and exploring along the way. One night felt a little rushed.

The road was in the best condition we have ever seen it. We also took time to do the two main side trails, spending a total of three days on the trail. This should be on every off-roader's/Overlander's bucket list. It really is one of the most breathtaking places that you will ever visit.

Drove in to access Lathrop Canyon and back out. Lots of traffic both motorized and MTN bikes. Saw a few desert Big Horn sheep and the side trip to Musselman Arch is really cool.

Did the White Rim from 10/25-10/27. We did it backwards (starting from Mineral Bottom) and camped the first night at Murphy A. The first day was relatively easy; in fact, the whole trail was pretty tame for the most part. 4wd was not even totally necessary in my opinion, I used 4lo for the big hills (Hardscrabble and Murphy) but otherwise 4wd didn't seem super necessary. Aired down to 20 and that was perfect for a smooth ride. Back to the first day: there was a decent amount of mud but nothing even close to impenetrable. Hardscrabble was a decent descent but nothing too crazy. Murphy A/C are the best campgrounds on that side in my opinion. Second day we went to Gooseberry B (I think A is better) with a stop at White Crack. That day was also pretty chill. The last day we came out on Potash (Schafer was closed for maintenance) and I think this was the hardest day, only because there was more slick rock and it was a bumpier ride but nothing that a stock clearance car couldn't handle. Overall an awesome and pretty mild trail, I would definitely do it in at least 2 days, I was glad we did it in 3 overall. Weather was cold but nice except for one night when we had some inclement wind/rain.

Done after a major flooding and restoration of parts of the west end of the trail Hardscrabble ascent and descent were laden with large boulders and washouts making this part of the trail harder than the moderate rating. Lockers highly recommended.

The slide has been cleared and open all the way through now.

open via Potash or Shafer Trail Road only; closed via Mineral Bottom Road. Expect delays and large equipment on the west side as road crew makes repairs (October 11-14 and 17-20). Exercise caution and expect more difficult than normal driving conditions due to mud and washouts

An absolutely incredible experience that everyone should do. I will do this again as well. We ran the trail in reverse, starting by going down the Mineral Bottom Switchbacks and ending at the Schafer switchbacks. Our permit was for the Labryinth campsite so we had a really short first day and a really long second day on the trail. However, even with Saturday mountain bike traffic it is definitely doable in one day, even with taking time for lunch and pictures. As we went down the Mineral Bottom Switchbacks we got pounded by a monsoon thunderstorm. This part of the trail can be snotty and slick when it was as wet as it was but was no problem for the vehicles we had with mud tires and 4WD. Starting out at around 8am the next day, the first obstacle we encountered was the wash crossing. This was very soft and muddy, but nothing a little throttle couldn't take care of. The next obstacle after that was Hardscrabble Hill (going down in our direction) and I saw no issues at all. I don't know if the NPS ran a tractor over it after the review on 9/17/22, but any vehicle with 4Lo will easily make it down this. The only other part worth mentioning in all the miles is the Murphy Hogback. Going in the direction we went, there's a steep yet short climb to the top of the hill where the campsites are, and then the descent is no problem at all in 4Lo. Just stop at the top and make sure no one is coming up. That would be a problem All in all, this is an easy trail, just super long. However, it is worth every minute and every mile

Truly an incredible trail! Epic views in every direction and the trail is technical and fun. The stars were indescribably beautiful. Spent two nights along the trail. Shafer trail to Gooseberry camp took 4 hours with multiple stops for vistas and short walks. This section of the trail is in very good condition and easy. Gooseberry to Hardscrabble camp took 6 hours with just a couple stops for vistas. Fairly straightforward and easy til the Murphy Hogback climb, then it gets more technical. The Murphy section is steep and rocky but nothing a stock vehicle in 4lo couldn’t easily do. Full size vehicles will feel a bit big. The potato bottoms were very muddy but not a problem. Recent rain would definitely change that status quickly. Now for Hardscrabble Hill. From the NPS website “Due to recent storms Hardscrabble hill is passable to modified 4wd vehicles with experienced drivers and spotters”. Here’s my take on it…..This section of the trail took some damage from a storm about a month ago. There are many deep washed out ruts requiring high clearance or stacking rocks if you don’t have the clearance. Expect steep, narrow and washed out shelf sections with loose rocks, deep ruts, and tight corners. The North side of the hill has the most damage. Vehicles with 4lo and high clearance only. I took the trail clockwise and definitely think that is the easier direction. Upheaval wash was muddy but not a problem. Rain would change that very quickly. The rest of the trail was mellow and easy. Hardscrabble camp to the top of mineral bottom took a little less than 2 hours. I don’t know if this trail was rated a 3 only if the wash is full but it is now a solid 3 or 3+ even when dry due to the trail damage. If you’re comfortable on 4’s and up, then this will be fun and no problem. If 3’s are your max, then this will be a challenge but still fun. I’m gonna say this trail rating is spot on but it is definitely harder than it was before the trail damage.

We had a permit to run White Rim Trail on August 27th and 28th, seven days after what is now called Moab's 100 year flood. The National Park Service was excellent at communicating both by phone and email. We were told to expect washouts, water crossings and impassable water conditions at Upheaval Wash. Even though I wheel a full size Chevy Silverado we decided to go for it fully prepared for it to be an out and back for us. I am so glad we did not waste our permit. The trail turned out to be everything I hoped it would be. The first 35 miles were as easy as they should be. Mostly graded road. It did not get interesting until Murphy Hogback. Even there it was not a big deal. Being in a full size rig we do spot each other a lot. There were a few narrow washouts but nothing we were not comfortable with. Ironically, at the top of Murphys I hit a cell signal and got an email from NPS saying Upheaval Canyon was passable for modified vehicles and experienced drivers. The day before our trip a NPS Ranger told us a lot of permit holders canceled because of the flood conditions. Therefore it was almost like having a National Park all to ourselves. We camped at Hardscrabble B Saturday night. It was awesome. The next morning started off with Hardscrabble Trail section. Now we were finally doing some 4wheeling. Classic Moab red rock trail with mind blowing scenery. Enough obstacles and narrow washouts to be careful with in a full size rig but no problems at all. The big surprise was upheaval wash, when we got there it was DRY! We barely got mud on the tires. We were able to complete the entire trail. This was a great trail run. It exemplifies why Moab, UT is the 4wd mecca of the United States. It is some of the most beautiful country I have ever seen and you can off road it at all levels. I would say the rating of 3 is spot on. We did it with washouts after a giant storm and still had no difficulty. But I am always hesitant to give ratings. I have wheeled Jeeps and trucks for many years, YMMV. But even after all the flood hype it was still a 3 for us. I highly recommend this trail. Kind Regards, Steve

"Recent storms have caused heavy rain and flooding in the park. This may impact your trip, particularly if you plan to venture into the backcountry. Waypoint 55: The White Rim Road at Upheaval Wash (between Hardscrabble and Labyrinth) is impassable. Expect deep mud, soft sand and heavily eroded sections between Potato Bottom and Mineral Bottom. For those with backcountry reservations, please call the Backcountry Permit Office as recent washouts and road conditions may impact your trip. Call 435-259-4351 or email canyres@nps.gov Stay safe out there!" Photo: NPS/Angela Sowa

was amazing little harder than it’s rated but a lot fun.

Just finished the trail over a period of 2 days and 1 night. Trail was a solid 3 with some sections that are slightly harder. We took a 3rd gen Tacoma with stock suspension and 32" tires. The truck handled it with no issue. We stayed at Murphy A and it offered great sunrise and sunset views. There was also enough of a breeze to stay comfortable. We didn't have any adverse weather, water crossings to deal with, and the sandy/muddy areas weren't too deep. So the time of year you go may affect the difficulty of the trail. Surprisingly there were not a lot of people on the trail. It felt like we were the only ones out there most of the time.

What a great trail, you experience a little bit of everything. The landscape and views were amazing. We ran it in a stock ‘21 Rubicon and didn’t have any issues. Murphy’s was daunting both up and down and the switchbacks were a thrill. We did it in 2 days and camped at Murphy’s site B. All in all couldn’t be more thrilled with the adventure.

I think a 3 is a bit optimistic for some people whom may be newer to driving off-road. We did the run in 1 day with a LR3 lifted on 33" KO2. There were some scary climbs, but nothing the LR3 could not do (did not even chirp the tires hehe). Make sure you air down, and it will be ok! Offer water to passing cyclists! We ran into one whom had a tumble down hardscrabble and spilled half of their water.

In my mind, this is the mothership of all trails. Three days is about perfect for it with hiking and offshoots. The Western half takes more time, keep it in mind when planning the camping spots. White Crack is the best one (hard to get though) - it sits about a mile away from the road, so it's remote and private.

From the NPS: White Rim Road 4WD: open, expect winter conditions - snow and ice can create hazardous driving conditions on some terrain. Ice may remain in shaded sections long after it has snowed. Anticipate some rough sections, washouts, and areas of rockfall that must be negotiated after summer storms. Murphy Hogback and Hardscrabble Hill are currently not recommended for 4WD vans and similar vehicles due to erosion impact. A recent rockslide on the Lathrop Road to the Lathrop Day Use Area has made this road difficult - the Lathrop Road is currently NOT recommended for stock 4WD vehicles or inexperienced drivers.

After months of planning and hype, we finally did the White Rim Trail over the course of 2 days and 2 nights. In short, it was an AMAZING trail, and (in my opinion) one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. To make things even better, over the entire course of our trip along the White Rim, we only encountered 3 other vehicles and maybe 6 people in total. Pretty incredible considering we were in a National Park near peak tourist season. If you're considering whether or not to do the White Rim Trail .... I would HIGHLY recommend it. In terms of difficulty, there are a few small challenges, but overall I would say nothing that a stock high clearance 4x4 couldn't handle.

We took the route backwards from Mineral Bottom Road and the views were out of this world. We did it in 1 night, but it took us longer than the 10hrs travel time on this site, if I did it again I would take two nights. The trail was a solid 3 the way we went with a couple of decent obstacles.

From NPS: White Rim Road 4WD: open, expect rough sections, washouts, and areas of rockfall that must be negotiated after recent storms. Murphy Hogback not currently recommended for 4WD vans and similar vehicles.

With massive damage from summer monsoons, this is much harder than it normally is. I do not recommend this to novice drivers at this time. Please watch the attached video, and especially our part 2 which shows much of the trail damage.

West side of white Rim is closed due to recent rains. Lots of mud pits…

What was supposed to be a two day trip got compressed into one. While it is completely doable in one day, it left little time to explore. We ran it clockwise and overall it was fairly easy and not too technical of a trail. Ended up with a little more than half a tank of gas and would have had enough if we had needed to reverse course at the end. There were no deep water crossings at this time, however there were about a dozen mud puddles about 4-6" deep.

Just incredible. Views are among the best for me. Lots of challenges and I continue to appreciate a vehicle with more ability than the driver, although I am catching up. Through a strange turn of events I did this trail in both directions and they are equally challenging. The toughest was following the trail after dark as my time had expired. Light bar and supplemental all were used as needed. Top of steep inclines to immediate turns mean keep safety first.

Wow! What a trip! Completed in my leveled F150 pulling a Boreas XT trailer and a friend’s F150 with a Hallmark slide in camper. Having the trailer made certain obstacles such as the Hogback and Hardscrabble more challenging but everything was doable. We completed the trail in 2 and a half days and camped in Murphy Hogback A and Hardscrabble A. We loved both of those sites. Murphy has incredible 360 degree views with a spectacular cliff side to sit and look out from. Hardscrabble A was well off the road and right next to the river which allowed for a cooling dip after getting off the trail. No bugs in October but I imagine they could be bad earlier in the year. We loved this trail and will definitely be back.

Drove white rim over two days, camped at White Crack. Truly one of the most scenic places I’ve ever been. Fall reservations are best. Almost too hot to enjoy in the summer months.

This was our second time doing the White Rim Trail, and first time camping out on it. While it is definitely doable in one day, two days is more appropriate, and much more relaxing and gave us more time for exploring. Though we had no difficulty crossing Upheaval Bottom (Waypoint 56) last year, this time we ran into some trouble, and became stuck for some time. Though we ultimately made it out just fine, we recommend taking the advice we give in our write up to ensure you have a great time, and no problems. Otherwise, it's a fantastic trip that we recommend for anyone who feels up for the challenge. You won't be disappointed.

This is a fantastic trail that should be on your list of trails to run. I was in Tacoma with a mild lift, 33” tires, and loaded for camping but most stock SUVs and trucks with decent ground clearance should be able to easily run this trail. Things like Subarus might have problems with clearance in some areas. Not to say you couldn’t do it, but you might hear some unnatural noises coming from underneath. There are a few spots that I would recommend 4-low, mainly Murphy Hogback and the switchbacks. Other than that, it’s a fairly straightforward trail with incredible views and camping. The trail is doable in a day but I would highly recommend two days. We camped at White Crack campground and the views overlooking the Needles and Maze districts were incredible.

This is White Rim in a Day. Totally do-able, but intense. The relay came out of my LED wiring harness at some point, so we had to drive back down the hill to Moab in the dark! It was an amazing challenge and inspired up to write up the trail in 2020.