# White Rim Trail

**Location:** Canyonlands National Park, UT | **Difficulty:** Moderate | **Length:** 100 miles

**GPS:** 38.4587, -109.8207

**Vehicle requirements:** 4WD with low range, all-terrain or mild mud-terrain tires (31–33"), skid plates recommended. Stock-to-2" lift handles most obstacles.

**Best season:** March - May, Sept - Nov

The crown jewel of Utah overlanding. This 100-mile loop beneath the Island in the Sky mesa offers jaw-dropping canyon views, ancient petroglyphs, and camping spots that'll ruin every future campsite for you.

**Region:** West • **Trail type:** Overlanding • **Rating:** 4.9/5 • **Permit required**

**Highlights:** Multi-day trip, Canyon views, Permit required, Bucket list, Remote camping

**Nearby campgrounds:**
- [Island in the Sky (Willow Flat) Campground (Moab, Utah)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/utah/island-in-the-sky-willow-flat-campground)
- [The Needles Campground (Moab, Utah)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/utah/the-needles-campground)
- [The Needles District Group Campsites (Moab, Utah)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/utah/the-needles-district-group-campsites)
- [Devils Garden Campground (Moab, Utah)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/utah/devils-garden-campground)

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