As much as I love the drone perspective it's too bad you can't respect the rules of National Parks. Hope they won't come after you... The penalties for violating the ban against drone flight in National Parks are up to six months of jail time and a fine of up to $5000.
Absolutely LOVE your overheads and the perspectives they illustrate.......been up and down Schafer 5-6 times over the years, but never have seen it like that. Brings it even more to life. Thanks for the fine visit back there with you!
Hate to be smart a$$ but, 'it doesn't do any damage to the offroad area because' the vegetation 4:02 is all hard packed. I would stay on the designated roads and trails so that we all can continue to enjoy it. Good video though. Nice drone shots. When we ran it, we started at long canyon, did schaefer, and went back to Moab on Potash. Very breathtaking going down because we could better see where our road was going to go way down in the bottom. I agree it's a must do. Mini van could do all 3 but a must see.
I did this as a downhill with my Fisher Excalibur 30 years ago. No suspension, rigid steel fork, a helluva bone-core shaking ride, then out past the evaporation ponds and the nuke site. There used to be a very cool spot on the paved part back to Moab, Jughandle arch,which also had petroglyphs, pictographs, and best of all, two huge boulders with dinosaur footprints, both negative and positive impressions. I was driving out there a few years ago and the arch had collapsed and destroyed everything! My name is Bicycle Bob and I approved this message.
It's an AMAZING trail, was just there a month ago in my '19 Cherokee Trailhawk (stock) , had no problem. The Potash Rd is paved for awhile, then turns to dirt. After 10 miles or so you are officially in the canyonlands park, this then becomes the Shafer Trail. Fairly easy trail, bit bumpy (like cobblestone) so 10-15 mph generally- you def should have more ground clearance than a car. The climb out is lil freaky (sometimes) at the hairpin turns on the switchbacks...the trail is actually at it's smoothest on the climb out, thankfully...otherwise it's gravy. Good video dude !
Just competed Potash-Shaffer. Potash was a blast. The switchbacks were a totally different thing. I hate heights and I unlocked acrophobia for my wife, lol. I flew up those switchbacks to get them over with. Won’t be doing those ever again.
You did it! That’s a big accomplishment for someone who doesn’t like heights. Good call going up versus down. Down is worse. Hope your wife has forgiven you 🤣 Thank you for watching!
Just came across this.. we went down it in a rental Kia Sportage accidentally on purpose! We were on vacation from the UK and I just wanted a better photo of Dead Horse Bend. Asked for directions down into the canyon, got them and proceeded..... the most terrifying thing ever but I'd do it again!
Now your adventure sounds like it was super exciting! I am impress that you when on the entire trail in a Sportage. Thank you for watching the video. I am glad you had fun on Shafer Trail : )
You're lucky you didn't get $1,000 ticket. Most of the rental companies now have GPS on nearly all of their vehicles. I know this is very true of the places that rent in MOAB- just ask, they will tell you proudly. It's so dialed in now, they even get text alerts when you venture off-road...so no, your car wash isn't going to fool anyone- or maybe "this time" it did! Also, it's only slightly terrifying the first time- after 2x's driving it, it's really nothing at all. Now head out on the White Rim trail just before - that ledge is much more terrifying...as can be Hell's Revenge and some of the more challenging trails- like Moab Rim. No shortage of adventgures in that area. What you did is actually quite mild compared to what you can do out there.
Much appreciated the introduction…very inspirational and breathtaking. I will be there in October, priming up my Jeep to Utah standards. Utah is deadly but breathtakingly beautiful…so many sites to experience…refining my trip…doing a R2R at the beginning and later half of the trip. Look forward to your other videos…keep up the great work. 👍 Loved the drone shots.
New subscriber. Love your video, looking forward to more. Hubby and I have a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. Had lots of fun Jeeping in Arizona, someday we hope to go Jeeping in Moab. Awesome!
I went down and it took me 2.5 hours. Your drone shots were nice. Gave a great view. Headed down sure had some pucker moments for me since I hate heights. My damn GoPro overheated just before the bottom of Shafer Trail so i couldnt record the full drive
Hey Jeoffry I believe going down ( Canyonlands to Moab ) is scarier than going up. Especially if you don’t love heights. Glad you made it. Thanks for watching!
Sir, this is such a good video! The drone shots are breathtaking!! We are so lucky to live in a country will such amazing places to go!! Excellent job and entertaining to boot!!
Awesome editing and cool video David, did this back to Moad and descended from canyonlands and let me tell I was white knuckling the steering wheel in spots. Anyone doing Potash back to Moab absolutely needs a 4 wheel drive and highly suggest high clearance. Road was super rough and washed out in spots. Did this in Aug-21, took us just under 2.5hrs Trip of a lifetime! So happy I did it, so beautiful so desolate. Great job capturing just how beautiful and cool this trail is.
You have seen first hand what a great road this is to travel. I'm glad you enjoyed the ride. Descending in from Canyonlands is quite the experience. I did it twice on a motorcycle and once in the Jeep. Both ways were a bit scary!
Its a fairly easy trail. I did it with a stock Cherokee KL and Stock JK 2 door Rubicon. We also did thr white rim road. That one was a little more challenging and better views 250 miles of dirt
Just came across your channel and I had to subscribe. Your videos are great and this place is so beautiful. I would be too scared to drive my car up there but it was nice to see you drive it up there.
Kaltrina! I love your unique name! Thank you for watching and subscribing : ) It is a bit scary in some parts but I believe you could handle driving it.
Tell me about your Gladiator. Looking to buy one. You mentioned 35" tires in the video. Were you able to fit them without a lift kit? I am told you can. I am changing from a Wrangler Unlimted Rubicon with 3.5 lift and 35" tires because I am gettng older and climbing into the Jeep is getting harder. But I do want some extra clearance.
35’s fit easily without a lift. Now I have the 2 inch Mopar lift with 37’s. 35 better as far as mpg goes. 35 is probably the sweet spot for Gladiator tires depending on your plans. I would recommend Jeep Gladiator Rubicon with 35’s for you 😎 I love mine. Would probably enjoy it as a diesel as well.
I’m not familiar with a Kia Sedona but if you have a bit more ground clearance than a 4 door sedan you can most likely make it. Might scrub in some places.
This Trail , Do you have to have a four wheel drive to do it ? We did Bear Tooth Pass in Montana leading into Yellowstone , with a rental - Would love too this one too , coming in Sept ?
You can see people coming so you just pull over and give space to pass. The rule is the person going up has the right of way on the trail. It is a really fun drive!
From the NPS website - “Unmanned Aircraft (Drones) The use of unmanned aircraft is prohibited to protect public safety, minimize visitor-use conflicts, and prevent unacceptable impacts to scenic values, natural soundscapes, and wildlife. “
I'm sorry I asked a question wrong. What I'm asking is how do you legally fly it did they change the law.? You cannot operate a drone from a national park, you can only operate it from outside. NPS's website reiterates that pilots must fly Line of Sight according to the FAA, but without a formal and technical definition of Line of Sight, it is open to interpretation.Oct 5, 2021
Just what I was looking for and needed. Headed over there in a few days and with the 2020 Explorer ST and new drone. Can't wait to capture some aerial footage. Thanks for info!
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