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**You must have an overnight permit for all overnight trips along the White Rim.** Obtain permits here: https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675315
Taylor has one designated campsite:
This medium site is composed mostly of packed dirt and scree. There are a few flat spots to set up tents. There is only one site at this location. The area is wide open and there is no shade or shelter from the wind.
Limits: 15 people and 3 vehicles
Toilets: The site has a private toilet.
River Access: The site has no river access.
Come Prepared. The White Rim Road has long rocky stretches, deep sand, and little shade. Bring at least 1 gallon (4 L) of water per person, per day — more if you'll be active. Plan for a minimum of 10-12 hours of driving or cycling.
Keep off the Arches. To promote visitor safety and the opportunity to view natural features undisturbed, climbing, scrambling, walking or standing upon, or rappelling off any arch is prohibited in the park.
Water There is no potable water along the White Rim Road. For mountain bike trips, we highly recommend a four-wheel-drive support vehicle to carry water and equipment.
The 100-mile White Rim Road loops around and below the Island in the Sky mesa top and provides expansive views of the surrounding area. Four-wheel-drive trips usually take two to three days, and mountain bike trips usually take three to four days.
Under favorable weather conditions, the White Rim Road is moderately difficult for high-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicles. The steep, exposed sections of the Shafer Trail, Lathrop Canyon Road, Murphy Hogback, Hardscrabble Hill, and the Mineral Bottom switchbacks make the White Rim loop a challenging mountain bike ride, and require extreme caution for both vehicles and bikes during periods of inclement weather. During high water conditions on the Green River, sections of road on the west side can flood, making a complete loop impossible.
No potable water is available along the White Rim Road. For mountain bike trips, a four-wheel-drive support vehicle to carry water and equipment is highly recommended.
You must have an overnight permit for all overnight trips along the White Rim.
Challenging and rewarding. That's what I wanted and Taylor Creek delivered. We must have crossed that creek 40 times coming and going.
This is a fabulous place to hike whether peak of summer or heavy snow in winter or anywhere in between. The more you follow the creek, the more jaw dropping different views of the distant red mountains come into view. Fun to spend the whole day. I’ve done twice, one in 100+ degree July and another on 6+ feet of snow where I couldn’t get as far. Both were glorious days
We started our hike from Taylor Creek Trailhead. We ended it at the far end of the trail to see the Double Arch Alcove. Simply majestic. The trail is pretty flat all the way there. The hardest part is the first 5 minutes where you have some stairs. It’s far from being representative of the rest of the hike. The trail follows the creek all the way to the end… impossible to get lost! We are surrounded on both sides by big cliffs. 5 miles (8km) round trip.
