Whitmore Canyon Colorado River Overlook

Total Miles
23.2

Elevation

1,633.70 ft

Duration

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Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Overview

This route trail heads from the Mount Trumbull Schoolhouse approximately 50 miles south of St. George, Utah. This is a fun and informational adventure into the Grand Canyon National Park with an overlook approximately 1500 feet over the Colorado River. You will pass fantastic scenery along the way, including cinder cones, lava flows over ridges, and many other geological wonders. You will also pass through property owned by the Bar 10 ranch, so please respect the area and watch your dust as you go by the ranch house as they host visitors in the wagons. If you want to add adventure to your trip, look them up for an overnight stay. One of the reasons to consider trailhead at the schoolhouse is there are no services south of St. George. By trailering to the schoolhouse, you can carry additional gas and provisions. When traveling in the Arizona strip, it is highly recommended that someone in the group carry a GPS communicator.

Photos of Whitmore Canyon Colorado River Overlook

Whitmore Canyon Colorado River Overlook
Whitmore Canyon Colorado River Overlook

Difficulty

The northern portion of the road is maintained and is primarily a standard gravel road found in most country areas. South of the Bar 10 airport the route turns slightly more primitive with larger rocks, some steeper climbs and possible washed out areas.

Technical Rating

2

Access Description

This is an easy trail to find. Allow extra time as almost everyone stops frequently to take in the scenery and splendor of mother nature in this area.

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