White Rim notes: a few surprises
Apr 6-8, 20263 people1 min read
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Evan Hayes
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
4
Did White Rim alone this time.
We went Shafer switchbacks into classic White Rim viewpoints starting at 6:25 AM. Sun was strong in exposed stretches by late morning most of the route was in stable shape with minor rough patches.
Quick scores: overall=4, difficulty=5, views=5
Hope this helps.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Apr 2026Weather
Sun was strong in exposed stretches by late morning.
Trail
Most of the route was in stable shape with minor rough patches.
Water
All water came from what we packed in.
Crowds
Crowded
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Know the bail-out options.
- •Have a turnaround time.
- •Start earlier than you think.
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