Are dogs allowed on White Rim Road?

Yes, dogs are allowed on White Rim Road but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike White Rim Road?

No, White Rim Road does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is White Rim Road?

White Rim Road is rated moderate. It is 99.0 miles long with 8,766 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

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ModerateLoop

Utah

White Rim Road

Moab, Utah

99.0 mi

Distance

8,766 ft

Elev. Gain

36h 8m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

The White Rim Road is a 71.2-mile-long (114.6 km), unpaved four-wheel-drive road that traverses the top of the White Rim Sandstone formation below the Island in the Sky mesa of Canyonlands National Park in southern Utah in the United States. The road was constructed in the 1950s by the Atomic Energy Commission to provide access for individual prospectors intent on mining uranium deposits for use in nuclear weapons production during the Cold War. Large deposits had been found in similar areas within the region; however, the mines along the White Rim Road produced very little uranium and all the mines were abandoned.

Source: Wikipedia — text licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Verify trail conditions and seasonal closures with the managing agency before you go.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:1,203 ft

Max:1,884 ft

2,672 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Loop
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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