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White Rim Road — Shafer Campsite

Back from White Rim: some challenges

Mar 15-17, 20262 people1 min read
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Austin Chapman

1 reports

4.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
4
Compared to the long trails, White Rim is: We went White Rim day segment from the Island in the Sky side starting at 5:35 AM. Morning temps were cool and almost windless. Most of the route was in stable shape with minor rough patches. Ratings: 4 overall, 3 difficulty, 5 scenery. The trail rewards the patient.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Mar 2026

Weather

Morning temps were cool and almost windless.

Trail

Most of the route was in stable shape with minor rough patches.

Water

All water came from what we packed in.

Crowds

Light

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Backup headlamp batteries.
  • Check weather the morning of.
  • Bring the rain layer even if clear.
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