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White Rim Road — Shafer Campsite

Did White Rim last week

Feb 15-17, 20266 people1 min read
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Dylan Ford

1 reports

4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
3
White Rim: no sugarcoating. We went White Rim day segment from the Island in the Sky side starting at 6:00 AM. Dry air kept visibility sharp for most of the route road surface was hardpack with a few washboard sections. Some trips stay with you.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Feb 2026

Weather

Dry air kept visibility sharp for most of the route.

Trail

Road surface was hardpack with a few washboard sections.

Water

We planned as if there were zero water options and that worked.

Crowds

Moderate

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Study the route at home.
  • Bring one extra liter.
  • Trust the cairns.
  • Pack a dry layer.
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