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  Topic Name: White Rim Parking on: March 29, 2015, 07:50:27 AM
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« on: March 29, 2015, 07:50:27 AM »
I'm headed out to do the White Rim Trail in a couple weeks. I'm going clockwise and given my one night camp location at Potato Bottom I'd like to start as close to the Shafer switchbacks as possible.

My question: Where can I park close to the Shafer switchbacks overnight? Can I park at the visitor's center there?
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  Topic Name: White Rim Parking Reply #1 on: March 29, 2015, 02:28:12 PM
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« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2015, 02:28:12 PM »
A couple of us did it last weekend and left my truck at Horsethief Campground.  It was 15 bucks a night but was nice to have the truck in a SOMEWHAT secure area. Started my trip odometer at the dumpster outside the gate and the total loop was 101 and some change.
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  Topic Name: White Rim Parking Reply #2 on: March 29, 2015, 03:04:09 PM
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« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2015, 03:04:09 PM »
There is a long term parking area near the visitor center.  I believe you need to check in at the visitor center and get a pass to park there.  The lot is maybe a quarter mile (or less) from the visitor center if my memory is correct.  It's a short ride to the Shafer turn off.
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  Topic Name: White Rim Parking Reply #3 on: March 29, 2015, 11:06:12 PM
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« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2015, 11:06:12 PM »
Thanks guys.
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  Topic Name: White Rim Parking Reply #4 on: April 05, 2015, 08:13:37 PM
SkinnyTraffic


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« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2015, 08:13:37 PM »
I did a backpacking trip there a few years ago, the Visitor Center gave me a parking pass when I checked in for the campsite(s) and you park right there.

When are you doing your trip? I'm planning to do the ride in the last week of April. Can't wait!
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"Many a false step is made by standing still." -my fortune cookie

  Topic Name: White Rim Parking Reply #5 on: April 09, 2015, 06:15:49 AM
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« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2015, 06:15:49 AM »
Better do the raindance. It's sandy out there.
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  Topic Name: White Rim Parking Reply #6 on: April 09, 2015, 09:43:45 PM
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« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2015, 09:43:45 PM »
Quote from: kullaberg on April 09, 2015, 06:15:49 AM
Better do the raindance. It's sandy out there.
Me has fat bike. Smiley  Or, 27.5+ mid-fat anyway.
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