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White Rim Overlook Trail

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 4.7 (15)
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  2. UT
  3. …Southeastern Utah
  4. …Canyonlands National Park
  5. Island in the Sky
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“Easy hiking on an east-facing promontory leads to stunning panoramic views of the White Rim and Monument Basin. ”

Kimberly Talley
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0.9

Miles

1.4

KM

Point to Point

6,264' 1,909 m

High

6,142' 1,872 m

Low

3' 1 m

Up

122' 37 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

8%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs No Dogs

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Family Friendly This is a flat trail that is easy for children, however caution should be used as there is no fencing on the edge of cliffs descending to the canyon floor.

Description

From the small parking area just past the picnic areas, descend over slickrock to a trail sign indicating the split off for the Gooseberry Trail. Continue east on a pleasant, flat path through the desert landscape. Follow cairns and obvious worn trail past large sandstone rocks as the promontory of land narrows towards the terminus, where you'll find spectacular views in every direction as well as some wonderful exposure.

Flora & Fauna

Typical high desert flora and the occasional lizard may be seen darting across your path.

Contacts

Land Manager: National Park Service - Canyonlands

Shared By:

Kimberly Talley with improvements by Tilman Giese
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  4.7 from 15 votes

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in Island in the Sky

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in Island in the Sky

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in Utah

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Photos

The White Rim from Buck Canyon Overlook
Jul 14, 2015 near Moab, UT
Gooseberry Canyon from the Island in the Sky
Jan 23, 2020 near Moab, UT
Cliffs of the Wingate Sandstone, Buck Canyon Overlook
Jul 14, 2015 near Moab, UT
Monument Basin is spectacular from the White Rim Overlook Trail.
Apr 2, 2017 near Moab, UT
White Rim Overlook
Mar 21, 2025 near Moab, UT
Sunrise hike.
Mar 18, 2023 near Moab, UT

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Mar 12, 2026
Peder Bisbjerg
Great views! 1.8mi — 1h 00m
Sep 22, 2025
Vicki Emanuel
Mar 21, 2025
Stewart Carnes
I followed the North Rim out to the end for spectacular views
Jun 23, 2023
Jan Laurens
Jun 21, 2023
Michelle Kuhlmann
May 19, 2023
George Vogel
Mar 18, 2023
Stewart Carnes
Mar 12, 2023
Yumin Hong

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