Is White Rim Trail (Canyonlands) open year-round?

Season: Year-round (very limited winter access; spring/fall ideal). Always verify current trail status with the managing agency before traveling.

What vehicles are allowed?

Allowed vehicle types: Jeep, Truck. Always confirm street-legal and OHV-registration requirements for your state.

NPS · National Park ServiceIntermediate (3/5)

White Rim Trail (Canyonlands)

Moab, UT

Length

100 mi

Season

Year-round (very limited winter access; spring/fall ideal)

Day-use fee

$36

Permit

Required

Trail difficulty

Intermediate · 3/5

Rated on PickRV's editorial 1 (novice) to 5 (extreme) scale.

Vehicle types allowed

JeepTruck

Permit and access

Permit required

NPS backcountry day-use OR overnight permit required; reserve via recreation.gov (highly competitive — book months ahead).

Known hazards

Multi-day commitment (no fuel, no water)
Murphy Hogback exposure
Hardscrabble Hill switchbacks

Editorial tip

Most groups take 2-3 days. NPS caps daily entries strictly — apply for permits the day Recreation.gov opens the window. No UTVs allowed; street-legal vehicles only.

— PickRV editorial team

Official managing-agency source

Trail conditions, permit rates, and seasonal closures change. Always verify the current state of this trail with the managing agency before you ride.

National Park Service page

https://www.nps.gov/cany/planyourvisit/whiterimroad.htm

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Questions about White Rim Trail (Canyonlands)

Is White Rim Trail (Canyonlands) open year-round?: Season: Year-round (very limited winter access; spring/fall ideal). Always verify current trail status with the managing agency before traveling.
Do I need a permit to ride White Rim Trail (Canyonlands)?: Yes — NPS backcountry day-use OR overnight permit required; reserve via recreation.gov (highly competitive — book months ahead).
What vehicles are allowed?: Allowed vehicle types: Jeep, Truck. Always confirm street-legal and OHV-registration requirements for your state.

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