Questions about the White Rim Trail

[dzJeepChic 2,381]

I'm planning a trip to do the White Rim Trail next year, and would like some feedback from others who have already been there. If you have ideas or information to add regarding any of the questions below, please chime in!!

 

In which direction should we travel? From what I've read so far, it looks like most people start out near the visitor center and go down Shafer Switchbacks. Does that provide the best views? Or is it because they are too steep going the other way?

 

I'm planning so spend 3 days/2 nights - is that enough time to drive the White Rim Trail and see all the cool stuff? How many days did you take?

 

What are your favorite campsites? Why?

 

Are any of the side trails a must-do (i.e.: Lathrop Canyon, Taylor Canyon, Grand View Point, etc.)? How much extra time does it take?

 

Has anybody taken Potash Road from the White Rim to Moab? What are the trail conditions there? Does it turn into Poison Spider Trail?

 

Are any of the short hikes to overlooks or arches a must-do?

[dzJeepChic 2,381]

Found quite a few nice tips on the Expo Portal, saving for future reference: https://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/help-with-2-3-night-trip-on-white-rim-road-in-ut.205575/page-2#post-2660513

[Elkpakr 31]

We ran it in one long day because we could not get camping permits. Potash road is just that, a road to Moab.

[Ladybug 403]

Shafer can be easily run in either direction, although for those who are timid of heights, down would put them on the wall.

I agree with Dick...the Potash road is just a road. There is one place to stop along the way...where they sent the car over in the movie Thelma and Louise.

We didn't do much more than that...

smiles, ladybug

[capsul 40]

We also ran it in a day in my tundra, only put it in 4 lo a few times when we did some of the side trails. Very scenic going down the switch backs, awesome views all the way.