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White Rim Road — Shafer Campsite

Back from White Rim: weather window hit right

Apr 2-3, 20261 person1 min read
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Stasia Merrick

1 reports

4.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
4
Quality over speed on White Rim. We went Shafer start w/ a clockwise White Rim line starting at 6:50 AM. Dry air kept visibility sharp for most of the route. Road surface was hardpack w/ a few washboard sections. Some trips stay w/ you.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Apr 2026

Weather

Dry air kept visibility sharp for most of the route.

Trail

Road surface was hardpack with a few washboard sections.

Water

No reliable water access, full carry from the start.

Crowds

Packed

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Slow down on muddy sections.
  • Poles help more than you think.
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