Place

Wilhite Trail

a primitive trail winds down a rocky, unmaintained wash
This primitive trail features steep switchbacks.

NPS

Quick Facts
Location:
Island in the Sky district, Canyonlands National Park
Significance:
trail

Trailhead

A primitive trail with steep switchbacks drops 1,600 feet (488 m) into a long, sandy wash. Follow the wash to the White Rim Road. No shade.

  • Roundtrip Distance: 11.4 mi (18.3 km) 

  • Time: 6-8 hrs 

  • Elevation Change: 1,693 ft (516 m) 

  • Difficulty: Strenuous– Mesa Top to White Rim 

  • Hike Description: A primitive trail with steep switchbacks drops 1,600 feet (488 m) into a long, sandy wash. Follow the wash to the White Rim Road. No shade.   

  • Bring: Water (at least 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? 

Canyonlands National Park

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Last updated: January 11, 2024