Horseshoe Bend and Lake Powell Self-Guided Tour

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1. The first of many overlooks on the tour is Antelope Pass Vista on the western side of Highway 89. It’s an overlook offering sweeping views of Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, a gorgeous geological wonder. Resting just under the Utah state line, it measures almost 300,000 acres.

   15 min

2. At Horseshoe Bend you will see a spectacular view of the Colorado River winding around a sandstone formation from the top of a 1,000-foot-tall cliff. It features a parking lot with restrooms, great views of the geological feature from the overlook and an approximate 1.5 mile hike. It gets very crowded between 9-11 a.m. and 4:30-6:30 p.m. During those hours the parking lot can get full, and no parking is allowed on Highway 89. Those who do will be ticketed and towed, you if it's full, you must circle back later. Parking fees: -Car or RV: $10

   30 min

3. Antelope Canyon is a stunning slot canyon located in the Navajo Nation, just outside of Page. Known for its narrow, winding passageways and vibrant colors, the canyon was formed by erosion caused by flash floods. There are two main sections: Upper Antelope Canyon, which is accessible by guided tours, and Lower Antelope Canyon, which requires a hike. Visiting Antelope Canyon requires prior reservations.

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4. Located at 6 N Lake Powell Blvd, Page, AZ 86040 inside of the museum. This museum is named after a one-armed explorer and the first European American to cross the Colorado River. It features exhibits on geology, archeology, dam history, paleontology, and culture. The Glen Canyon Conservancy’s flagship office is right next to it, which offers additional local travel information and other resources.

   30 min

5. This amazing overlook give you a chance to stop and take in views on the Glen Canyon Dam looking north and the Colorado River. Centrally located in Page off of Scenic View road, it's easily accesible by a walk that is less than 1,000 feet long. At the overlook there are picnic tables and a pavillin to spend some time and enjoy the view.

   15 min

6. There are even more great views! At Potato Hill Overlook visitors can take an easy, one-mile round-trip walk to the overlook for a gorgeous view of Lake Powell and Antelope Island. The Page Rimview Trail is also accessed from there. As the name suggests, it loops around Page. It’s just over 10 miles or 16 kilometers long, and it’s a great spot for birding and biking.

   30 min

7. There’s even more great views! At Potato Hill Overlook visitors can take an easy, one-mile round-trip walk to the overlook for a gorgeous view of Lake Powell and Antelope Island. The Page Rimview Trail is also accessed from there. As the name suggests, it loops around Page. It’s just over 10-miles or 16 kilometers long, and it’s a great spot for birding and biking.

   30 min

8. Not far from Potato Hill is the Grandview Overlook which affords panoramic views of Lake Powell and Navajo Mountain. It’s a peaceful place to spend some time.

   15 min

9. This is an easy to moderate hike where you can explore the area with a self-guided adventure through slickrock sand formations. It offers great views of canyon walls and the Glen Canyon Dam. Lakeshore access is possible depending on the current lake elevations. Hike should exercise extreme caution by the water because it is very deep at this location. To find the trailhead, take the first right on the gravel road after Ridge Way heading towards Glen Canyon Dam before the Glen Canyon Bridge. Take a left at the end past Hanging Gardens trailhead and keep going to the parking area at the dead end.

   30 min

10. At the Hanging Gardens trailhead, you’ll be treated to a 1.2 mile, or 2 kilometers, out-and-back trail. As the name suggests, it leads to a hanging garden, where plants actually grow on vertical rock surfaces.

    30 min

11. Located at Two miles north of Page across the Glen Canyon Bridge. Building is attached to Glen Canyon Dam. -Summer: 8 a.m.–6 p.m. MST daily; -Winter: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. MST daily; -Spring & Fall: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. MST daily; -Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

    30 min

12. At Navajo Mountain Viewpoint you’ll see, as the name says, Navajo Mountain. It’s sacred to the Navajo people and is about the height of seven Empire State Buildings. Just past that is Wahweap Viewpoint, which affords wonderful views of Lake Powell.

    15 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Page

• Its from-price is 95% below the median of the 10 day trips we list in Page.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 6 of 10.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Page

Page, in northern Arizona, is a small town on Lake Powell, the base for Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend and the red cliffs of the Colorado Plateau.

Page sits on a sandstone mesa above the Colorado River in northern Arizona, close to the Utah border. It was founded in 1957 as a camp for the builders of Glen Canyon Dam, whose concrete arch holds back Lake Powell, a long reservoir of blue water winding through red canyons. The lake and its branching side canyons are used for boating and houseboats, and the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area protects the shoreline.

Top-ranked sights in Page: Antelope Canyon, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument.

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