Introduction:
What:
An iconic "must see" viewing point of the mighty Colorado River canyon.
From the viewing point the river is flowing about 1,000ft below you and it is doing a huge U turn bend loop on its way downstream.
Where? :
The parking lot ($10) is located right on highway 89, few miles south of Page AZ.
National Park passes do not apply here.
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When ? :
Year round, summer can be VERY hot mid-day so the best time is early morning or late in the afternoon right before sunset.
Winter temperatures are cold (about 40-50f) so come prepared for cold and wind.
Due Note 1:
Horseshoe Bend is open year-round from sunrise to sunset, you can't visit here during the night.If the parking lot is full, during the pick truistic summer months, you will not allowed to park on the side of the highway road, you will need to come at another time.
Due Note 2:
You can find restrooms at the parking lot.There is a cellular reception at this location.
The hike to the viewing platform is about 1.5 mile out and back on unpaved trail.
There are two small shade structures along the trail, but not at the overlook itself.
Bring enough water with you for your stay here.
A must visit short stop on your way, sunset is the best time to
visit, were the sun will go down over the far mountains ridge.
The
visit:
This is an iconic Instagram place and
indeed the view is impressing.
Nothing
to do here more than enjoy the view and once you are done you will walk back on the same trail.
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Due Note 3:
Although officially located inside Glen Canyon Recreation Area the parking is in Page Az, the trail and the overlook are on the Navajo Nation area.
Due Note 4:
Please respect the strict No Drone Zone instructions.
Due Note 5:
There are metal railings at the overlook, but not along the rock cliff on both sides.
Be carful when approaching the edge of the cliff, especially if you are visiting here with kids.
Be carful when approaching the edge of the cliff, especially if you are visiting here with kids.
Due Note 6:
This is a very crowded place (about 2 million visitors every year), buss full of tourist are stopping all the time, even though the view worth the visit here.
My thoughts:
A must visit short stop on your way, sunset is the best time to
visit, were the sun will go down over the far mountains ridge.
The
visit:
From the parking lot an easy ½ mile wide trail will take you to cliff above the Colorado river.
The U turn view below you is impressive, you might see the people that are doing rafting/kayaking below you, only than you can grasp the amazing size of the canyon.
This is an iconic Instagram place and
indeed the view is impressing.
Most people come here to watch sunset. Come early enough before sunset itself, you might have long line at the gate, parking lot can get full, and you have about 20 minute walk from the parking to the viewing platform.
Nothing
to do here more than enjoy the view and once you are done you will walk back on the same trail.
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