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White Rim Trail

Canyonlands National Park, Moab, UT
435-259-1370
Ranked #14 of 36 attractions in Moab
5.0 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Type: Biking Trails, Trails
Activities: Mountain biking
Description: A challenging mountain biking trail.
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Had the trail to ourselves. Remember to take plenty of water...it gets hot. Great views at the end of the trail!

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Highlands Ranch, Colorado
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Some beautiful views and challenging drive at the beginning, quite boring for the most part, and a very long drive (the entire loop is over 47 miles)

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Pagosa Springs, Colorado
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

We did a three day drive at the end of March. Weather was perfect and it wasn't crowded at all. Camped at Gooseberry and Potato Bottom campsites. The scenery is fantastic. The road isn't very challenging. But you would definitely want 4WD. I recommend all the side trips. We did the Gooseneck Trail, Walking Rocks, Musselman Arch (you can walk... More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012
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We have done this road at least three times and always discover something new. Not that difficult: 3-4 rating but definitely high clearance; our fave National park; some camping spots better than others; try Murphy Point or white Crack for views; some have NO shade others a bit; pit toilets at all but remember you do no need a permit... More

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Tulsa
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2011
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We took our Toyota Rav4 with 4WD down (and back up!!) this road...om my goodness! You get to see so much more tan if you just stay on the paved roads! We had talked with two rangers in the Island in the Sky district about the road conditions...they were spot on...it is easy to navigate with 4WD. We are planning... More

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Wyoming
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2011
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While visiting Moab Utah, my wife and I spent two amazing days navigating the White Rim Trail in our truck. This trail was something we've wanted to do for years and it was everything we expected and more! Amazing vistas, beautiful scenery and some of the most unique trails we've ever driven in our 4 year journey around North America... More

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Collegeville, Pennsylvania
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2011

I went for a 4 day mountain bike adventure on the White Rim with Western Spirit Cycling. Fantastic trip even for a total mountain bike newbie like me. Scenery is AMAZING and none of it is too scary.

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Tucson
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2011
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We have long wanted to mountain bike the White Rim Trail, which runs for about 85 miles along the edge of a big mesa below Island In the Sky in Canyonlands NP near Moab. We went with Magpie Cycling Adventures (www.magpieadventures.com) on a four day guided trip and they did a fantastic job. We've been outdoor adventuring for years and... More

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Fife
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2010
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We had driven to the white rim a few years ago and thought it would be nice to camp. We booked up and camped at Airport and Whitecrack. The white rim is really beautiful. Something very different to do. Lots of people mountain biking but not many cars, due to being an offroad trail you can't go very fast and... More

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Park City, Utah
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2010
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Magpie Adventures guided our three-day trip of seven people; we were supported by a 'chase' truck which pampered us with great food, drinks, energy snacks, mechanical help and moral support. Despite a late change to the itinerary--due to a washed out road--Mike and Maggie made a great adjustment (and busted their butts to make it work!). They are a very... More

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