Canyonlands National Park: White Rim Backcountry Tour

Go deep into Canyonlands National Park on a full-day tour by 4-wheel drive (4WD) that travels the famous White Rim Road. Experience the landscape up close on short optional hikes that lead to hidden passages, secret canyons and caves. Your route includes Island in the Sky, Gooseneck overlook, Musselman Arch, Lathrop Canyon and the Shafer Trail leading to the Colorado River. With an expert guide to show you the treasures of the White Rim Road, experience an unforgettable day in the Canyonlands.

1. 1

   Utah Scenic Byway 279 Rock Art Sites

   10 min

   Short stop to discuss the petroglyph panel and ancient cultures of the Moab and Canyonlands area

2. 2

   Potash Road

   20 min

   Brief stop to view a petroglyph panel, then off road to pass the Potash Salt Ponds

3. 3

   Dead Horse Point State Park

   Pass by

   The 4 wheel drive road we travel is below Dead Horse Point State Park. You'll see it from an angle that most visitors do not.

4. 4

   Canyonlands National Park

   4 hours

   This is a backcountry tour of Island in the Sky. We travel by 4-wheel drive vehicle.

5. 5

   Lathrop Canyon

   1 hour

   Follow the canyon down from the White Rim to the Colorado River

6. 6

   White Rim Road

   2 hours

   This rugged portion of the 25-mile (40-km) White Rim Road loop offers incredible views around every bend. Explore more of this amazing landscape on several short optional hikes just beneath the White Rim Sandstone level. Follow your guide on moderately challenging hikes to caves, caverns and breathtaking viewpoints over the mighty Colorado River. Or simply relax near the vehicle and soak up the views at Gooseneck Overlook, Lathrop Canyon, Musselman Arch

7. 7

   Shafer Trail Viewpoint

   10 min

   Perhaps the most exciting part of the day is the return from the White Rim road up the switchbacks of the Shafer Trail! We stop at the viewpoint to look down into the canyons and and incredible places we visited throughout the day.

• Service animals allowed
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Things to Bring: reusable bottle (your guide will have lots of extra water available), sun protection/camera/suitable attire and footwear for the weather if need be
• NAVTEC Expeditions is an authorized concessionaire of Canyonlands and Arches National Park
• If you have an Annual National Parks Pass, please bring this for your park entrance fee, otherwise you will need to purchase a day pass for each park individually for $15
• Every 4x4 tour needs a minimum of 3 individuals to run. If your trip does not meet the minimum, you will be offered other tour options or get a full refund (Another option is to pay for the 3rd fare)

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.