White Rim Overlook

Our next stop was the White Rim Overlook trail.

Trail Details:

Easy

Distance: 1.8 miles

Elevation gain: 160 feet

Time: 1 hr

Loop: no

Description: Limited parking. Views of the Colorado River, Monument Basin and La Sal Mountains. Best in late afternoon.

The trail starts out as gravel then crosses over sandstone.

At the marker, follow the White Rim trail to the right.

At the overlook, you'll see the layer of white rock along the canyon's rim.

You can also spy 4-wheel drive vehicles on White Rim Road along the edge of the canyon.

Further, you can see the Colorado River.

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