About
Length (round trip)5.4 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyStrenuous
Elevation gain1,400 ft up
Typical time3 hr 30 min
TrailheadGrand View Point road, Island in the Sky
SurfaceScree, switchbacks, exposed ledges
Best seasonSpring and autumn. Summer highs exceed 100F with no shade and no water on any trail.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see 🌄 Big views

This is the steepest trail in this district of Canyonlands, descending over a thousand feet of scree slopes and switchbacks across sheer cliffs. Roundtrip Distance : 4.6 mi (7.4 km) Time : 4-6 hrs Elevation Change : 1,529 ft (466 m) Difficulty : Strenuous- Mesa Top to White Rim Hike Description : Steeply and rapidly descends 1,400 feet (427 m) to the White Rim Bench. Rough switchbacks cross sheer cliffs and scree slopes. Step carefully, and don't forget to look up to take in the view. Bring : Water (at least 1 QT/1 L per person, per hour), snacks, sturdy footwear, headlamp, map, and be prepared for, sun, rain, heat, or cold. Accessibility : This trail can be rough, uneven, and requires walking up and down a rocky hill and stone steps. It is not accessible to wheelchairs. In winter, there may be snow or icy conditions; we recommend traction devices for hikers. Dogs are not allowed on this trail . Service animals are allowed in national parks. What is a service animal?

Tips
Everything you go down you climb back up in full afternoon sun. Deceptively hard for its length.
Location

Grand View Point road, Island in the Sky

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