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White Rim Road — Shafer Campsite

So I did White Rim...

Mar 27-28, 20263 people1 min read
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Desmond Greystone

1 reports

4.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
3
Compared to the long trails, White Rim is: We went Shafer start with a clockwise White Rim line starting at 6:00 AM. Sun was strong in exposed stretches by late morning. Road surface was hardpack with a few washboard sections. You got this.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Mar 2026

Weather

Sun was strong in exposed stretches by late morning.

Trail

Road surface was hardpack with a few washboard sections.

Water

No reliable water access, full carry from the start.

Crowds

Empty

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Keep music in your ears only.
  • Tape hot spots before they blister.
  • Bring the rain layer even if clear.
  • Backup headlamp batteries.
  • Move over for faster hikers.
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