Shafer Canyon Viewpoint Trail

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"Utah's National Parks" by Ron Adkinson and published by Wilderness Press

 

Trip 1 - Shafer Canyon Viewpoint Trail

Distance:                 0.4 miles round trip

Elevation Change:    5760/5820 feet

Suited For:               Walk

Difficulty:                Easy

Hazards:                  Steep drop-offs, little shade

Introduction:    This is the shortest Island District Trail and is passable to most any Park visitor.  the viewpoint offers an exceptional aerial-like view typical of the Island mesa over look, including views of the shafer trail and the rugged canyon of the Colorado River.

June 13, 2003

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