Off-road or Mountain Bike White Rim Road, Canyonlands National Park

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The 100-mile White Rim Road loops in Canyonlands National Park in Utah usually take two to three days by four-wheel-drive vehicle or three to four days by mountain bike. When the weather is good the road is considered moderately difficult for high-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicles. The steep, exposed sections of the Shafer Trail, Lathrop Canyon Road, Murphy's Hogback, Hardscrabble Hill, and the Mineral Bottom switchbacks make the White Rim loop a challenging mountain bike ride, and require extreme caution for both vehicles and bikes during periods of inclement weather. There is no potable water is available along the White Rim Road. For mountain bike trips, a four-wheel-drive support vehicle to carry water and equipment is highly recommended. Permits are required for all overnight trips along the White Rim. During the spring and fall, demand for permits frequently exceeds the number available. If you plan to visit Canyonlands during peak season, it is recommended that you make reservations well in advance. ATVs and non-street legal dirt bikes are not permitted. Pets are also not permitted, even in vehicles. All vehicles and bikes must remain on roads. Permits: Day-use permits are required for all trips on the White Rim. Permits are required for all overnight trips along the White Rim. A high-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicle (low range) is required for the White Rim Road. Towing charges are very expensive. Visitors caught in the backcountry with disabled vehicles can expect towing fees in excess of $1,000.

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