Horseshoe Bend
Page, AZ
The Colorado River makes a 270-degree turn 1,000 feet below an unfenced rim. There is a parking fee and a 1.5-mile round-trip walk.
About 8 km (5 miles) below Glen Canyon Dam, the Colorado River loops tightly around a rock spur. The overlook sits at about 1,280 m (4,200 ft), with the river roughly 300 m (1,000 ft) below. The area is part of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, and the parking lot and trail are run by the City of Page.
From the lot on US 89 at the southern edge of Page, a hardened trail leads 2.4 km (1.5 miles) round trip to the rim; at a relaxed pace, each way takes 20 to 25 minutes. There are two shade structures along the trail but none at the overlook itself. A fenced viewing platform has been in place since 2018, but most of the rim is unfenced. It is quietest at sunrise and somewhat less crowded in the late afternoon; from May through September the lot is busiest between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Bring at least 1 liter (1 quart) of water per person. RVs have their own parking area, and drones are prohibited.
- Nearest town
- Page, AZ
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 36.8791, -111.5104
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Horseshoe Bend?
Horseshoe Bend is in Page, AZ, at GPS 36.8791, -111.5104. It is about 4 mi from Glen Canyon Dam.
Can you camp near Horseshoe Bend?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Ferry Swale, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 15 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Horseshoe Bend?
Horseshoe Bend is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Utah's five national parks, in one loop from Las Vegas, Canyons and cliff dwellings of the Four Corners, Kanab to Page: pink dunes, hoodoos and Lake Powell and Silence at the edge of the gorge: by camper to the North Rim, the Vermilion Cliffs, Lees Ferry and Horseshoe Bend.
What is there to see near Horseshoe Bend?
Places worth a stop nearby: Lees Ferry (4 mi), Antelope Canyon (8 mi), Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center (8 mi) and Big Water Visitor Center (16 mi).
When is the best time to visit Horseshoe Bend?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)