Just outside of Page, Arizona, the Colorado River doubles back on itself to form a horseshoe-shaped bend, upriver from the Grand Canyon. The river is within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, but the parking lot is technically within the city limits of Page. If you’re recreating around Lake Powell or taking a tour of Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe bend is a quick and easy side trip.

An easy 1.5 mile gravel path from the parking lot leads through gently undulating desert to the precipice hundreds of feet above the river. A small overlook with a railing lets you comfortably view the meandering Colorado. Most people chose to observe from more precarious viewpoints, away from the railing. Be careful, the cliffs are incredibly precipitous.

Fees

$10/vehicle*

*Although Horseshoe Bend is managed by the National Park Service, National Parks passes are not valid here.