Have a great trip to Canyonlands! The Potash Road will eventually turn into a dirt road that is the Shafer Trail. The trail is open even in the winter months, making it a fun year-round trail. Went back to Moab via Potash Rd. Winding "road of death" in Canyonlands National Parkthe Shafer Trail. The photos of the trail (and looking at it on Google Earth) made it look quite scary, however after watching the drive real time on YouTube it seemed very doable. I was looking at a map and it called that road ORV trail, which made me nervous thinking it was only for side by sides. If people cannot get into Arches, they will go into Canyonlands, making for a long wait at the entrance station. This is a far less busy arch than Corona Arch, but it is a fun and underrated hike. If you see an approaching car, pull over and allow them to pass. I think just as beautiful though. Shafer Canyon Road and Potash Road are much wider and in much better condition than the White Rim Road. Hello Markus. Most Dangerous Road in the United States - Shafer Trail to Potash Road I have had a job that involved dangerous situations but this experience scared me to death more than my job ever did. Incredible views of Shafer Canyon from up top. Length 19.6 miElevation gain 3,106 ftRoute type Point to point. The trail was later widened when prospectors began mining the area for uranium. Today, hundred of visitors every year experience the thrill of a lifetime driving down the sandstone cliff to the basin below. At this point, you will start to be directly beneath the Dead Horse Point State Park. Few obstacles. The views from Canyonlands are wonderful but if you take the Shafer, you are so much closer to the canyons and can really get the perspective. This is an absolutely incredible trail to run! Shafer Trail was originally used by Native Americans. We were the only non SUV or truck we saw on the trail though so definitely not common. Yes, the Shafer Trail is open year-round. Started off at Canyonlands and went down into the valley and out Potash Road to Moab. Do your research well!! This road circles under Dead Horse Point, along the Colorado River, and past the potash evaporation ponds. What an awesome ride. go slow but why would you want to go fast anyway!? We got into the bottom and the road was like a hi-way, wide, gravel road. It is a popular photo spot for many because the Shafer Switchbacks are unique and make for a fun picture. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions.
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