DrNed
The mountains are calling and I must go
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I start my White Rim trip early Monday morning - very excited!
One of the sights along the road is the Fort Ruin. It's a mile and half hike off the White Rim.
Below this butte is the Green River and an old Outlaw Cabin.
Many people make this stop while floating the Green River past Mineral Bottom.
My question is, is it possible to drop down off this butte to the level of the river?
Looking at the satellite image, there is clearly a trail, but looking at the shadows it
looks like there is a decent cliff there too.
Has anyone ever dropped off this butte to the level of the river and what would you
rate the difficulty?
Thanks.
One of the sights along the road is the Fort Ruin. It's a mile and half hike off the White Rim.
Below this butte is the Green River and an old Outlaw Cabin.
Many people make this stop while floating the Green River past Mineral Bottom.
My question is, is it possible to drop down off this butte to the level of the river?
Looking at the satellite image, there is clearly a trail, but looking at the shadows it
looks like there is a decent cliff there too.
Has anyone ever dropped off this butte to the level of the river and what would you
rate the difficulty?
Thanks.
BUT with that large of scale a road below the rim and on top of the butte I would say with great confidence that you can walk that road whether it has further eroded or not. Since you can see that feature from space I am pretty sure it is an old mining road that was cut through the cliffs. That said, boots on the ground to scout are your only guarantee of knowing what is going on. Good luck and have an enjoyable trip. Let us know if you make it to the fort.
