Utah · Hiking

Whiteman Trail Connections wayside

Whiteman Trail Connections waysidePhoto: NPS
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Whiteman Trail Connections wayside open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Bryce Canyon National Park. It doesn't name Whiteman Trail Connections wayside, so check the source for the area it covers.

  • Trail Closures Due to Recent Rains

    Park closure covering Bryce Canyon National Park · NPS · Bryce Canyon National Park

  • Current Fire Restrictions

    Park alert covering Bryce Canyon National Park · NPS · Bryce Canyon National Park

As of · Source: NPS · Bryce Canyon National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Whiteman Trail Connections wayside is a trailhead in Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, managed by the National Park Service. The nearest town is Bryce Canyon, about 6 miles away. The Whiteman Connecting Trail descends from this wayside to the 22.9-mile (36.9 km) Under-the-Rim backcountry trail, which runs north to Bryce Point and south to Rainbow Point. Day hikers can do an out-and-back hike with views of the Paria Valley and Swamp Canyon. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 80°F with lows near 52°F, while winter highs stay in the upper 30s. A fee is charged for this visit. Swamp Canyon Campsite is about half a mile away, and King Creek Campground is about 3 miles off. The East Fork Sevier Road and the Swamp Canyon Connecting Trail are both within about 2 miles.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Whiteman Trail Connections wayside

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      37° / 17°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      39° / 18°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 23°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      54° / 29°

      6 wet

    5. May

      63° / 37°

      5 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 45°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 52°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 50°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      70° / 42°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 32°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      46° / 23°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      37° / 17°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bryce Canyon Np Hqrs, UT, 6.4 mi away at 7,890 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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