"White Rim" Overview

White Rim Trail, Moab, Utah: 1) Difficulty and mileage; This is not particularly technical, but it's 100 miles. Don't just bring your lunch. 2) Best web site; Same info as "Klondike Bluffs". 3) Maps; When you get to the White Rim description, there is a link: "for a condensed information sheet on this trail, click here." Do it. NPS of course provides additional maps at Canyonlands National Park visitor center. Trails Illustrated blah blah (see "Klondike Bluffs" blog). 4) Jurisdiction; National Park Service.

Where do I start? Well, it's a multi-day trip obviously. If you like "Canyon Country" your eyes will never get over this trail. You may encounter vehicle traffic as it's a popular 4X4 and backcountry camping area. Not a problem in my opinion. When we camped at "Candlestick" we saw an awesome lightning show. Hope you will get that lucky. Be sure to RESERVE CAMPING SITES with the National Park Service! I like to come up the Potash Trail and through Shafer Canyon to access this trail. Canyonlands National Park is too much eye candy. This whole beautiful scene was under water at one time, and the wind and water erosion forces have carved it up into what is here now. The rock is "soft" , is why, but it won't seem soft if you fall off of the bike. If you have the energy, Upheaval Canyon/Dome is a good hike near the end of your ride (if you started at the Shafer Trail or northeast end).

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