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At about half way down the thrilling #ShaferTrail, we stopped to enjoy the view of #ShaferCanyon towards the Colorado River and the town of Moab on the horizon.
We drove in from Moab, to the top of the trail, early in the morning.
June 16, 2026 at 12:16 AM
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Shafer Canyon Overlook
Canyonlands National Park-Island in the Sky, Utah

Easy, 0.37 mi out and back
72 ft elevation gain
Hiked 12/22/23

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The windy, hairpin turns of Shafer Trail road descending 1,400 ft to the canyon floor below. Steep cliff walls may be seen on both sides of the frame. Looking across to one side of the canyon walls, where sheer cliffs may be seen with a variety of terraces locate among them. The Shafer Trail road cuts along the left of frame and the La Sal Mountains may be seen in the distance, mingling with the clouds. A red jeep drives along the Shafer Trail below the viewing area. A large sandstone cliff wall may be seen behind it with a portion of the road descending out of view. A view of Shafer Canyon from the flatlands above it on the right of frame, where a small lip may be seen extending over the edge. Clouds mix in with the La Sal Mountains in the distance.
December 13, 2025 at 6:19 PM