Shafer Trail
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Graham G
Preston16 bidrag
sep. 2024 • Par
Well this was a fabulous off road drive, spectacular views and some challenging driving. We went from Potash Road toward Canyonlands NP in an AWD in dry conditions.....its about 17 miles and took us 2 hours. The road surface was rocky, sandy and with many deep ruts. The last half hour is the switchbacks others have talked about rising from the canyon floor to the national park on the top. They zig zag up the sheer rock face and go on and on! This part is not for the faint hearted! The sheer drops alongside are very scary and there are few turn back opportunities. Think I held my breath for the full half hour 😬 It was wonderful but I won't be doing it again!
Skrevet 7. september 2024
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World Traveler
New York City, NY29 bidrag
jun. 2024 • Familie
I did some research before going on this trip in June of 2024. I had a rental SUV, which did the job of taking us down from the level of the Island in the Sky down to the bottom of the canyon. The drive down was completed before I realized it.
The best part of it? To me, it was when I knew I had completed this driving experience without incident. Or, rather, when our vehicle finally hit the paved Utah Route 279, which stretches all the way, along the Colorado River, to Moab ......
I encourage anyone who decides to visit Canyonlands National Park to drive the Shafer Trail Road. Looking back at your experience, you'd regret not having driven that trail ......
The best part of it? To me, it was when I knew I had completed this driving experience without incident. Or, rather, when our vehicle finally hit the paved Utah Route 279, which stretches all the way, along the Colorado River, to Moab ......
I encourage anyone who decides to visit Canyonlands National Park to drive the Shafer Trail Road. Looking back at your experience, you'd regret not having driven that trail ......
Skrevet 7. juli 2024
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travel-from-NY-79
New York City, NY49 bidrag
jun. 2024 • Par
Excellent! We had an amazing time. We did not deflate our tires as we were in a jeep wrangler 4x4 stock. We also started from potash rd as that is the best way since you will be going up hill and out from the canyon lands park. This way you will not burn out your brakes going down hill if you start from the other end, and there is a possibility to burn them as the switchbacks are tight, very steep and curvy. We did see lots of people pulled over. Also the priority is for the people going uphill so if you are going downhill and a car comes up, you will have to stop or even reverse to let the uphill car pass. Be sure to stop at the Louise and Thelma view point. There is no sign but you will come to a huge opening with great views 360 and that is the place to stop. We did see lots of guided tours so that is how we came to find that was the spot otherwise we would have missed it! The views are magnificent so don’t miss this opportunity if you are in the area!
Skrevet 10. juni 2024
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Ryan M.
7 bidrag
jun. 2024 • Familie
My wife, two sons (one 4 years old and one 2 years old), and I decided to tackle the Shafer Trail in our 2002 Honda CRV with oversized tires and a 3 inch lift. We entered the trail from the top already in Canyonlands and took it toward Moab via Potash Road. The descending switchbacks were incredible and my wife was terrified all the way down. The kids thought it was pretty cool. During these sections we passed 2 other vehicles coming up and there were areas were the trail width was sufficient for passing, although not much. This was during the middle of the afternoon, hot clear weather.
Once we got to the bottom and on to Potash the anxiety really set in. I had done a coolant flush before we drove down to Moab and felt confident in our vehicle's cooling, but on the climbs I watched our gauge creep scarily close to the "H" section. I started worrying about overheating, although it returned back to baseline after babying the gas and turning down the A/C after a few minutes. Going 10-15 MPH in 100 degree weather in the middle of nowhere for hours turned into kind of a white knuckle affair mostly for fear of getting stranded with two young ones. They had fallen asleep somewhere in the middle of the trip. We stopped at several incredible lookouts, the views along this trail were really worth the adventure.
After seeing the coolant gauge rise and fall several times after the small climbs, I then worried about our suspension and tires. The trail does lend itself to high clearance vehicles as it is pretty bumpy and rocky in parts, but nothing crazy. It does take several hours and I don't recommend doing it in the middle of the afternoon in summer unless you are very confident in your vehicle. We finally made it past the potash pools of striking blue that we saw from the neck of Dead Horse Point. Some more navigating the trail after that, passing a boat launch area into the Colorado River, we finally made it to the paved section, car still intact.
Looking back on it, it was a really fun adventure with some incredible views and I would do it again (just earlier in the morning or in the fall). Definitely a highlight of our Moab trip.
Once we got to the bottom and on to Potash the anxiety really set in. I had done a coolant flush before we drove down to Moab and felt confident in our vehicle's cooling, but on the climbs I watched our gauge creep scarily close to the "H" section. I started worrying about overheating, although it returned back to baseline after babying the gas and turning down the A/C after a few minutes. Going 10-15 MPH in 100 degree weather in the middle of nowhere for hours turned into kind of a white knuckle affair mostly for fear of getting stranded with two young ones. They had fallen asleep somewhere in the middle of the trip. We stopped at several incredible lookouts, the views along this trail were really worth the adventure.
After seeing the coolant gauge rise and fall several times after the small climbs, I then worried about our suspension and tires. The trail does lend itself to high clearance vehicles as it is pretty bumpy and rocky in parts, but nothing crazy. It does take several hours and I don't recommend doing it in the middle of the afternoon in summer unless you are very confident in your vehicle. We finally made it past the potash pools of striking blue that we saw from the neck of Dead Horse Point. Some more navigating the trail after that, passing a boat launch area into the Colorado River, we finally made it to the paved section, car still intact.
Looking back on it, it was a really fun adventure with some incredible views and I would do it again (just earlier in the morning or in the fall). Definitely a highlight of our Moab trip.
Skrevet 9. juni 2024
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Dave B
San Diego, CA4 bidrag
jun. 2024 • Familie
Incredible views of deadhorse point, far better than the state park. also amazing views of canyon walls and other rock formations. We did it in a jeep wrangler. it was a very rough ride in that vehicle. real jeeps passed us frequently. There are many other vehicles on this route so you won’t be alone. Potash road is rougher than Schafer.
Skrevet 6. juni 2024
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Jeff L
Palm Springs, CA7 bidrag
apr. 2024 • Familie
Well, we took the Shafer Trail from the Mesa in Canyonlands NP down to Moab. We were in our Land Rover Discovery which thank God had Hill Descent Control. And it was ON all the way thru the switchbacks. We were both terrified out of our minds in the switchbacks. Having said that, I would not take a million dollars for the experience! While we didn't really get to enjoy the views driving thru the switchbacks because we would not look out or down, once we reached the bottom, what we saw can only be described as majestic, inspiring, and even emotional. Would I do it again? NOPE! But I will drive the other way from Moab again to enjoy the canyons. You aren't risking death that way. If you have the right vehicle (4WD, high clearance, and hill descent control) and you have a sense of adventure, then DO IT! Go slow and be careful!
Skrevet 22. april 2024
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Leila D
Elma, Washington18 bidrag
apr. 2023 • Familie
Never again!! This trail is not for the faint of heart!!! Especially if you don't like heights! Going up in a full size truck was not fun. My son, in his little Tracker, was fine. But in our truck, nope!!
Skrevet 3. januar 2024
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hellomoto88
Ipswich, MA79 bidrag
nov. 2023 • Par
Start at the Canyonland end of the trail for the best views going down the switchbacks. Highly recommend a 4WD with high clearance. The beginning of the trail is both terrifying and fun at the same time. Spectacular views.
Skrevet 20. november 2023
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CanuckAlberta
Alberta659 bidrag
okt. 2023 • Par
Amazing view especially the crazy switchbacks on Shafer Basin Road. Definitely worth a stop, great picture spot.
Skrevet 15. oktober 2023
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Lsabina11
Innisfil, Canada293 bidrag
okt. 2023 • Venner
I would have given it a 5 star for being a thrilling and hair raising experience, but I was too scared to enjoy the amazing experience.
It sure is not recommended for the faint hearted. I didn’t know what I was getting into or what was coming around each hairpin bend.
We started from the top and soon realized there was no turning back as the road seemed barely wide enough for one car, super steep, with tight hairpin turns and looking down the precipice was simply terrifying. Then we find out it will take close to two hours and it’s late in the day; no time to waste! I must confess my clothes were soaked from fear. I’m glad I wasn’t the driver.
When we finally got down to a flatter road, the road became rough and had to navigate through boulders and other obstacles. It was dark when we finally merged into a decent road.
An adventure we will always remember and talk about. Would I do it again? NO. Would I recommend it? Yes, but only to expert adventurous people with the proper vehicle and precautions.
It sure is not recommended for the faint hearted. I didn’t know what I was getting into or what was coming around each hairpin bend.
We started from the top and soon realized there was no turning back as the road seemed barely wide enough for one car, super steep, with tight hairpin turns and looking down the precipice was simply terrifying. Then we find out it will take close to two hours and it’s late in the day; no time to waste! I must confess my clothes were soaked from fear. I’m glad I wasn’t the driver.
When we finally got down to a flatter road, the road became rough and had to navigate through boulders and other obstacles. It was dark when we finally merged into a decent road.
An adventure we will always remember and talk about. Would I do it again? NO. Would I recommend it? Yes, but only to expert adventurous people with the proper vehicle and precautions.
Skrevet 4. oktober 2023
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Can any length of this trail be safely driven out and back on a regular clearance 2WD?
Skrevet 25. november 2020
LEH2015ed
New Jersey
Planning on driving Shafer Road summer 2019. We have 4X4 truck camper, 12'6" tall,22ft long, 15,000lbs. Looks like some of the rock overhangs are low...will we have enough clearance? Thank you.
Skrevet 26. april 2019
In talking with my husband he said he wouldn't do it and we were driving a full size Yukon Denali. There is one low overhang that could be a problem as well as one tight turn. I had to hang out of the window and guide him through the turn. We recommend if you do it to start at the top and go down but it would be best to check at the Canyonland Visitor center with one of the rangers and get their input. At 22 feet long it would be difficult to find a place to turn around if needed,
Skrevet 30. april 2019
Hi, I am returning to Canyonlands in September 2018. I am dying to take the Shafer Canyon drive. My question is how far does it go? Can I drive from Canyonlands all the way back to Moab? Or Dead Horse State Park? Or is it a road that goes to Potash and then back to Canyonlands? Thank you!
Skrevet 28. juli 2018
You can drive all the way to Moab!!
A bit before the White Rim Rd you take the left into the Potash Rd. Follow this road all the way till you drive on the 279.
In the corner of the 279 is a parking spot, you can hike to the Corona Arch Trailhead!! After that continue to Moab.
A gem of day is ahead !!!
Skrevet 13. august 2018
Can I drive my Dodge Caravan at Shafer Road. How rough is the road?
Skrevet 23. oktober 2017
I would not attempt it as it is quite a dangerous road and quite challenging especially with a caravan I would only attempt it with a good 4 wheel drive, and it would be a challenge even for a 4WD especially in bad weather at night etc. I personally would not, but it all depends on you of course. Do your research well!!
Skrevet 24. oktober 2017
Could we take the Gemini Bridge trail, explore Canyonlands N.P. and return to Moab via Shafer Trail/Potash Rd. in one day? How long could be explore in Canyonlands? Thanks
Skrevet 23. januar 2015
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