This is where it's obvious that a 4WD drive support vehicle is necessary. It's a short distance between Potato Bottom and Hardscrabble with a big loose, technical climb in between. As you approach river level you'll notice a few more bits of vegetation. You'll pass a few vertigo-inducing views along the way. The White Rim continues it's downhill trend to Potato Bottom. The spot is also close to the rim with great views of the Green River below. It's generally downhill and easier pedaling to Candlestick, an open campsite below a prominent spire. There are great campsites to be had right on the rim. Expect a very steep, grinding climb to the top of the pass. The intersection is the transition from the Colorado River to Green River side of Canyonlands National Park.įrom White Crack the route is rolling until right before Murphy Hogback. Turn off from the main White Rim route to access White Crack campground, a favorite for many. The route from Gooseberry to here is uphill but not too strenuous. It's actually a series of three large sandstone spires. It will be on the right as you're pedaling towards Gooseberry. Two highlights along the way are Gooseneck Overlook and Musselman Arch. Bear right at an intersection that takes you to Potash Road.įrom here to the turn off to White Crack, the eastern side of the rim provides good views of Deadhorse Point State Park and endless views of canyon country. Its steep and exciting and quickly transports you from the top to the White Rim. You'll descend Shafer, a section of road that is tucked into the sandstone cliffs of Canyonlands. It is on the return of the White Rim Loop.

This is where the BLM Campground near Deadhorse Point is located. Note: another starting point is back up Hwy 313 at junction with BLM 129. The starting point on this map is located at the junction of Grand View Point Rt-Island in the Sky Rt and Shafer Canyon Rd 142. White Rim Route described in a clockwise direction with campground mileages.

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