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White Rim Road — Shafer Campsite

quick observations on White Rim

Mar 24-26, 20265 people1 min read
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Taylor Nguyen

1 reports

5.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
White Rim FKT attempt? Not quite, but moved well. We went Shafer switchbacks into classic White Rim viewpoints starting at 5:10 AM. Morning temps were cool and almost windless. Most of the route was in stable shape with minor rough patches. Ratings: 5 overall, 3 difficulty, 4 scenery. Check conditions before you go.

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

Moderate

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Count your miles.
  • Phone battery backup.
  • Do not trust parking to work out.
  • Take photos of the permit.
  • Trust the cairns.
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