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White Rim Road — Shafer Campsite

So I did White Rim...

Mar 12-14, 20261 person1 min read
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Eric Conner

1 reports

5.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
5
White Rim FKT attempt? Not quite, but moved well. We went Shafer switchbacks into classic White Rim viewpoints starting at 5:35 AM. Morning temps were cool and almost windless most of the route was in stable shape with minor rough patches. Overall 5/5 difficulty 3/5. Scenery 5/5. Plan accordingly.

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

No reliable water access, full carry from the start.

Crowds

Moderate

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Share beta when asked.
  • Break in boots at home.
  • Be friendly at the trailhead.
  • Test new gear before the trip.
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