Slick Rock Lodge

02/12/2026

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12/27/2025

Happy New Year from us here at the Slick Rock Lodge ✨

Keep us in mind when planning next year’s family reunions, vacations and retreats!🌵

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12/02/2025

Holiday and Winter Season Special!!!

Celebrate with family. Explore Moab with friends.
Stay at Slick Rock Lodge for groups of 20-70.

✨ 10-Bedroom Lodge: $1,195/night
✨ 5-Bedroom Lodge: $695/night
✨ Book both for the ultimate stay: $1,695/night

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Mention this offer to get our special pricing on nightly rates🎄

11/20/2025

Happy Holidays from the Slick Rock Lodge team!

Make your next Moab Adventure unforgettable.
✨ Holidays • Summer Vacation • Retreats • Reunions ✨
Slick Rock Lodge — Private. Scenic. Unforgettable.

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11/07/2025

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Moab, Utah 🧡

10/31/2025

Great time of year to be in Moab!

10/01/2025

As days get shorter and cooler, Arches' desert landscapes are settling into autumn. Blooming yellow rabbitbrush dot area roadways with color, while blazing yellow cottonwoods and red oaks line some drainages. The reason for the seasonal color shift is a process called "leaf senescence." Cell death in certain species' leaves moves much of the nutrients within the leaves back into the body of the plant in preparation for winter. Lower-angle sunlight softens the rock colors as well, highlighting the golds and stretching out photographers' "golden hour" for longer every day.

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08/06/2025

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The Shafer Trail is one of the most iconic and thrilling backcountry roads in Canyonlands National Park, Utah. Originally constructed as a route for cattle ranchers and later used by uranium miners, this steep, winding dirt road now offers adventurous travelers a dramatic descent from the Island in the Sky mesa down into the rugged canyons below. The trail begins near the visitor center at Island in the Sky and drops over 1,500 feet through a series of hairpin switchbacks carved into the sheer sandstone cliffs. The views from the top are breathtaking, offering sweeping panoramas of the Colorado River, the White Rim, and the vast canyon landscape that defines the park.

Driving the Shafer Trail is not for the faint of heart. The road is unpaved and narrow, often hugging the cliffside with steep drop-offs and no guardrails. High-clearance, 4WD vehicles are strongly recommended, and drivers should be prepared for challenging terrain, particularly after rain when the road can become slick and muddy. Despite the risks, the drive is incredibly rewarding. At the bottom of the trail, it connects with the White Rim Road, a 100-mile loop that circles the Island in the Sky district, and continues toward Potash Road, which eventually leads to Moab.

Beyond the thrill of the drive itself, Shafer Trail offers a unique way to experience the geological and historical richness of Canyonlands. Along the route, travelers can observe layers of rock dating back hundreds of millions of years, sculpted by erosion into sheer cliffs and winding canyons. The area also holds remnants of its past, including mining relics and ancient petroglyphs. Whether you're an off-road enthusiast, a geology buff, or simply seeking a dramatic journey through the heart of the desert, the Shafer Trail stands out as an unforgettable adventure.

08/02/2025

Beautiful time of year in Moab!

07/29/2025

Fall is the Perfect Time to Visit Moab!😄

07/24/2025

Amazing Slick Rock is perfect for any size group staying in Moab!