Few obstacles. These petroglyphs are about 5 miles down the Potash Road. I wouldnt do it again, nor recommend, but if youre a thrill seeker who likes living on the edge (literally) then youll love it! We were in a Nissan Frontier truck (4dr cab, 4-wheel drive) and at times my friend could not tell which way the trail went and we hoped we would not end up going over the sheer drop-offs. If you do the drive in this direction, it is a great way to end your visit to the Island in the Sky District. I've never been so glad to get to the bottom of something in my life. I knew something was up when we ran into a couple that had just come through the canyon part of the drive in a smaller 4 wheel drive. Beautiful views. Followed that up the next day with a hike to Delicate Arch, where the last 200 feet is on the edge of a cliff! Below you will see a Google Map of the Shafer Trail. GOBLIN VALLEY: Goblin Valley is a small state park packed with unique rock formations thats a fun place to explore, especially for kids. %f:qQ;ri>{FBV5B2NWr)dfh=7`bF1[c"\n?_sW|k.\"?8?9rxEpOSaF\ yO-}q+Rk&:soR$D*pVk:{7PQk2__5NCxb@yGJp|Um3ia/f.1{?~q{lok{Ac+l7jl4g ArC+/t/; ?BprFtW![b1ia!T?&&-8[5r$F[BzvlD+1I`;y|fX @Lw-xV4aSt If you have the America the Beautiful Pass, the entrance fee for Canyonlands National Park is included. Did it going down the canyon along Potash Rd all the way to Moab (as we thought going up would be more difficult with tires spinning) and did not bottom out once. Check theweather reportbefore starting your trip andcurrent road conditionsbefore heading out. Damaged soils are prone to erosion and invasive species. This is because RZRs are not allowed to enter national parks. Started off at Canyonlands and went down into the valley and out Potash Road to Moab. View of the Shafer Canyon Switchbacks from Shafer Trail Viewpoint. It is also a good idea to check the weather before starting. This includes street-legal OHVs. beautiful accessible 4x4 Rd, just need 6+" of clearance. Cheers, Julie, Hello, Laurent from France here. The road turns away from the river once you pass what is called Thelma & Louise Point. We drove on thru, and up by the potash lakes, and then the road was paved on itno Moab. Shafer Trail (Canyonlands National Park) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go. ATVs, OHVs, or UTVs are not permitted inside the park. .=PAdK+1k.F0DKRk&*q,^5`uAquAu5Ahc"MJ.H^i_BdO>x($+GKAuLXXr3R*"!BO>vepCPC[H-eXLw_ s`ooq2gq ;p|2 rQnnQd#VbY,+aWpJ!z4@sm~KHPC%#lsWb,ee'9g?*Bt10`ChXf^*ZFI]e-zaX}'Kb^0` This was a super fun trail with amazing views. As you follow the Shafer Basin Road past the Potash Ponds, the road will join up with Forest Road 142, which is the Shafer Trail. Tip 4: Even though Canyonlands National Park is not as popular as Arches National Park, it will still get busy. Shafer Canyon Road and Potash Road are much wider and in much better condition than the White Rim Road. Good to know. After Canyonlands was established as a National Park in 1964, the Shafer Trail transitioned from a ranching and mining road to a route used primarily for recreation. Just make sure you give yourself at least an hour and a half of daylight, to get back onto paved road before sunset. When authorities recovered his body, they found the remains of other hikers who had suffered the same fate. About half way down there was an orange cone marking where some of the path had fallen away, which we thought was absurd because the whole trail seemed very hazardous to us. Turn right and in a few minutes, you will be in Moab. I don't think I've ever been so scared in my life. Many backcountry roads in the Moab area used for recreation today were improved by the Atomic Energy Commission.

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