On our road trip home this year from Washington State to Texas, we wanted to hit a few places we haven’t been before to cross off of the list. Horseshoe Bend was one of them.
This is a must see when in Page, AZ. or doing a Glen Canyon/Lake Powell or Grand Canyon vacation. If you are visiting in the summer, my best advice is do it in the morning, or very late in the evening. Page in the summer is HOT! And frankly it gets crowded as the day goes on.
There are a couple of things you must prepare for. This is a little bit of a hike, 1.25 miles round trip. First up a short steep hill, then down to the rims edge, all in sand. I wouldn’t call this wheelchair accessible, or for anyone not in good health. It’s somewhat strenuous. And remember it will seem easy going down, but you need to get back up. BRING WATER! And I would definitely wear a hat. There is no escaping the sun 100%
Now the most important thing you should know if your going in the next few months, is the best vantage point is closed and under construction for improvement. This was a huge disappointment for us. It was started in November of last year and should have been finished by now. But when we were there in June. It didn’t look like they were close to finishing. So what does this mean? It means you will have to get very close to a unrailed cliff edge to try and get a picture of the whole Bend, and it will be difficult to do. Especially if you have a fear of heights. And PLEASE mind your small children and pets near the cliff edge.
These were the best shots we could get. (Along with some trailhead shots)
I absolutely still recommend this as a must see in Page/Glen Canyon area.
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I’d love to go here someday! It looks gorgeous.
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It really is. There is so much to do in the area.
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