The White Rim Trail, Utah

Itinerary Details

1. Day 1Shafer Trailhead

   After a quick safety briefing, the epic ride begins. You will follow Shafer Trails through a series of challenging switchbacks and continue your descent onto the White Rim Plateau, over 1000 feet below your starting point.

   The morning break gives a first good look at the Colorado River. From here, you will have a short ride to Musselman's Arch. After setting up camp, you have the option of venturing out on a tricky 3.5 mile ride down through Lathrop Canyon to the shores of the Colorado. Then relax and enjoy a well-deserved dinner featuring fresh organic greens and fruits prepared just for you.

   Terrain | 100% Jeep Road, 100% Van Support
   

   • 23.6 - 30.4 miles
   • 1,509.2 ft
     1,509.2 ft
   • Airport Campground
   • Lunch and Dinner

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     Shafer Trail

     Follow the Shafer trails on day 1 to begin your tour of wonder

2. Day 2Murphy’s Hogback

   Awake to a breathtaking scene as the sunrise splashes a stirring glow across the mosaic of rock that surrounds you. Savour hot coffee or tea along with your breakfast to get your day started right. On this morning's ride, you'll experience the vastness of canyon country in peace and quiet, surrounded by rugged sandstone instead of crowded parking lots.

   Atop Murphy’s Hogback, glorious views reward you for your labors. From here, preview tomorrow morning's ride as you gaze out across Soda Springs Basin, with Candlestick Tower dominating in the distance.

   Terrain | 100% Jeep Road, 100% Van Support
   

   • 28.6 miles
   • 2,099.7 ft
     2,099.7 ft
   • Murphy's Hogback Campground
   • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
3. Day 3Murphy’s Hogback to Hardscrabble

   After breakfast, you will make a long, fun descent off of the Hogback. After a hearty trail lunch, you will head into Holeman Slot Canyon. Later, as the road curves around Soda Springs Basin, you will have your first sight of the Green River at Turks Head.

   Follow the river as it meanders around a series of bottoms and across soft, rolling terrain. After the one big climb of the day, you will stop off to visit Anasazi Native American ruins.

   After dinner, be sure to take in the beauty of the expansive night sky; you'll rarely find a more enchanting view of the Milky Way than here in the heart of the high desert.

   Terrain | 100% Jeep Road, 100% Van Support
   

   • 24.9 miles
   • 1,210.6 ft
     1,210.6 ft
   • Hardscrabble Bottom Campground
   • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
4. Day 4Hardscrabble to Mineral Bottom

   As you continue along the Green River's banks, you'll notice a number of different plants, including cottonwoods and willows. After 10 rolling miles on the road, you'll have one last, tough climb. Cheer each other on as you make the nearly one-thousand foot climb to Mineral Bottom where the lunch spread is laid out in anticipation of your arrival.

   After a leisurely meal and one last photo op, you will hop into the van to shuttle back to Moab, saying goodbye to the scenic playground you were lucky enough to call home for four days.

   Terrain | Singletrack and Jeep Road, Van Support
   

   • 12.4 miles
   • 1,797.9 ft
     1,797.9 ft
   • Breakfast and Lunch