White Rim report: route finding was tricky
Mar 2-2, 20265 people1 min read
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Ethan Patel
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
4
The alarm went off at 6:50 AM and I was already awake.
6:50 AM start with group of 5. The Shafer switchbacks into classic White Rim viewpoints route felt solid for conditions. Sun was strong in exposed stretches by late morning.
Take what is useful.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 2026Weather
Sun was strong in exposed stretches by late morning.
Trail
Most of the route was in stable shape with minor rough patches.
Water
No reliable water access, full carry from the start.
Crowds
Crowded
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Phone battery backup.
- •Start earlier than you think.
- •Trust the cairns.
- •Keep snacks accessible.
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