Has anyone taken their HMMWV through White Rim Road in Moab?

[M1165A1]

I'm thinking of an excursion for next month. Has anyone successfully navigated White Rim Road in their HMMWV?

If so I 'd appreciate any thoughts/details.

 

[Mogman]

Looks like fun!!

 

[wjeeper]

Never done it in a HMMWV: a lot of the trail is pretty easy. If you go it clockwise you really dont even need 4x4. If you do it counterclockwise low-range is helpful on some of the steeper climbs. May be a few spots that the Tamarisk will leave pinstripes, but nothing crazy!

Just remember to get the permit. They have trail cameras and ticket if you cross into Canyonlands without a 4x4 (even just for a picture) without it. They have even started to ticket AWD rigs that attempt it. My van was a factory AWD, that I added a true 4x4 transfer case to and it was a fight to prove it was now a 4x4........

 

[M1165A1]

Well the shutdown has shut down my trip, at least for now. Entrance to the park is currently not allowed and my permits are for the beginning of next week. I guess I will be looking for new permits for next April/May now.

 

[hike]

We have always taken Jeeps and 4WD pickups, not yet an HMMWV.

The White Rim Road has a maximum vehicle width of 8' and height of 9'6". You do need an overnight permit; I suggest 2-3 nights to truly enjoy it and cannot think of a reason why a well maintained and outfitted HMMWV driven by a capable driver would have any trouble traversing the road.

It is beautiful with plenty of opportunities for vistas (like your photo of the Shafer Trail), hikes, and photo ops. We are looking forward to our next trip.

Here is one from above looking down upon the White Rim above the Colorado River. If you zoom in you can see the WRR snaking around Lathrop Canyon.


A couple not far from the start of the WRR entering from the Potash Road and Shafer Trail intersection. Musselman Arch and a Colorado River overlook.




Let us know when you go and post some photos!