Shafer Trail
27.0 km
Length
+838 m
Ascent
−315 m
Descent
1,735 m
Highest point
7
Hairpins
15.3%
Max gradient
0h 36min
Drive time (approx.)
27.0 km · 7 hairpins · 1,735 m
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Elevation profile
What does Shafer Trail look like?
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Start and finish
Start
Grand County
38.52368, -109.65415
Finish
San Juan County
38.44811, -109.82094
Along the road
Toilets
3
3 unnamed places along the road, from 2.1 km to 22.8 km.
Viewpoints
6
Pond1
8.4 km · 1,331 m
Pond2
9.9 km · 1,302 m
Thelma & Louise Point
15.7 km · 1,372 m
Shafer Canyon Overlook
25.5 km · 1,535 m
Shafer Trail Viewpoint
27.0 km · 1,728 m
1 unnamed place along the road, from 8.4 km to 27.0 km.
Parking
1
Shafer Trail
25.6 km · 1,553 m