Utah trip report: White Rim trail and Porcupine Rim

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Trip recap:
  • Gusty winds, snow storm, Horrendous rain, Chilling cold!!!
  • Epic trail, Muddy, Snowy, Steep hill, Rock crawl, 4lo-1st gear-rear locker, Full gears tested in all conditions, Exploration, Adventure, Epic camp spot, GREAT COMPANION.
  • Building Memories...
Awesome places to camp from @Michael video at Porcupine rim.

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daklakfoto said:
Trip recap:
  • Gusty winds, snow storm, Horrendous rain, Chilling cold!!!
  • Epic trail, Muddy, Snowy, Steep hill, Rock crawl, 4lo-1st gear-rear locker, Full gears tested in all conditions, Exploration, Adventure, Epic camp spot, GREAT COMPANION.
  • Building Memories...
Awesome places to camp from @Michael video at Porcupine rim.

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This is so good to hear! I'm glad you found those spots! Such an epic landscape!
 
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daklakfoto said:
Trip recap:
  • Gusty winds, snow storm, Horrendous rain, Chilling cold!!!
  • Epic trail, Muddy, Snowy, Steep hill, Rock crawl, 4lo-1st gear-rear locker, Full gears tested in all conditions, Exploration, Adventure, Epic camp spot, GREAT COMPANION.
  • Building Memories...
Awesome places to camp from @Michael video at Porcupine rim.

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In my opinion, all those things you listed elevate it from just a trip to an adventure! Looks like you had a great time. Michelle & I still have it as a possibility for after Christmas this year
 
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Is this area drivable in late winter (I.e.March)? I called the Manti La Sal NF office about roads in the Monticello district around that time and they said no way - snow too deep and melting/muddy. What about Canyonlands? Is it better at the lower elevations in March? I did Shafer trail this past summer, but would like to go back to that general area when it’s cooler (not necessarily that trail).
 
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OTH Overland said:
In my opinion, all those things you listed elevate it from just a trip to an adventure! Looks like you had a great time. Michelle & I still have it as a possibility for after Christmas this year
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Hopefully it is not snowing or rain. Hardscrable and few others steep drop off won't be easy in mud or icy.
 
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Tundracamper said:
Is this area drivable in late winter (I.e.March)? I called the Manti La Sal NF office about roads in the Monticello district around that time and they said no way - snow too deep and melting/muddy. What about Canyonlands? Is it better at the lower elevations in March? I did Shafer trail this past summer, but would like to go back to that general area when it’s cooler (not necessarily that trail).
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I guess it is depending on level of snow and trail maintaining. I think April/May would be perfect.. :) but I have to try..
 
Fantastic trip and great photos. That is such an awesome part of the country and the shoulder months would be a wonderful trip for sure.
 
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Tundracamper said:
Is this area drivable in late winter (I.e.March)? I called the Manti La Sal NF office about roads in the Monticello district around that time and they said no way - snow too deep and melting/muddy. What about Canyonlands? Is it better at the lower elevations in March? I did Shafer trail this past summer, but would like to go back to that general area when it’s cooler (not necessarily that trail).
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I was there in Late March this year and you'd be fine at the lower elevations, including White Rim.

It would only be up around the La Sals where it would be crazy snow
 
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KonzaLander said:
Awesome! I really wanted to do White Rim this week, but the NPS had no permits to give out.

I was on Fins N Things yesterday when rain and snow started. Holy crap. That slick rock becomes slick as snot rock.
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to do whiterim you have to reserved ahead.

yet I still encountered folks took over my reserved camp spot. It felt upsetting when you arriving at camp lat at 9pm and someone took your spot. Luckily there is another camp spot that we stay with water flow thru our tent in the rain.

I asked the ranger about this situation and unfortunately I did ot captured the license plate. that can be a hefty fine.

I hope our members will respect the reservation and stay in our own space ;)

It is just one incident that I won't let that destroyed my group sense of adventure. Still enjoy the trip and can't wait to do again
 
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