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White Rim Road — Shafer Campsite

Back from White Rim: pushed our limits

Feb 19-20, 20265 people1 min read
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Lily Reyes

1 reports

5.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
5
White Rim by the numbers: - Route: Shafer switchbacks into classic White Rim viewpoints - Weather: Morning temps were cool and almost windless. - Trail: Road surface was hardpack w/ a few washboard sections. - Water: All water came from what we packed in. - Crowds: moderate Ratings: 5 overall, 4 difficulty, 5 scenery. The kind of day that resets perspective.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Feb 2026

Weather

Morning temps were cool and almost windless.

Trail

Road surface was hardpack with a few washboard sections.

Water

All water came from what we packed in.

Crowds

Moderate

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Move over for faster hikers.
  • Carry a small trash bag.
  • Keep snacks accessible.
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