White Rim in a day

Who's in for the 2025 WRIAD?

Fall is here already! For many, riding the White Rim Road in a day is a bucket list adventure. For others is just another way to share adventure and camaraderie with like minded friends, new and old. The White Rim circles the Island in the Sky mesa, providing expansive views of the surrounding canyons, cliffs, and the Green and Colorado Rivers. This is your chance to check this one off the list and have a great time in the desert with friends!

The details: Approximately 100 miles with 6800' gain
We're gonna meet Saturday, October 25th at 0530 at the Trail Head lot on Hwy 313 1/4 mile south of the 313 / Mineral Bottom Road intersection
Google Map Location
0600 roll out
We're riding the loop Counter Clockwise
This is a self supported ride!
You will be responsible for your own nutrition and hydration. There isnt't anywhere to resupply so do your homework to determine what you'll need to successfully complete the 100 mile loop. It's better to have too much than not enough
Bring Lights!

More details:
A $6.00 day use permit is required on the White Rim
Each rider needs to have their own permit
The permit can be bought at the visitor center or on-line starting at 8 am the day before the ride
Permits can be bought here

What bike to ride?
The White Rim is moderately rough, but decently maintained. However it is sometimes very sandy in spots, loose dirt and rocky in others. An XC MTB with fast rolling tires 2..3 or wider is optimal. Leave the drop bar bike at home for this one.

Be sure your bike is maintained and reliable!
Top off your sealant (you should be tubeless) but carry a spare tube, plugs, patch kit, pump and everything you need to fix a flat. It will also be a good idea to carry a spare quick link, a few chain links, the tool to fix a broken chain and a mini tool

I think that covers it. If I missed something or you have a question please let me know