Horseshoe Bend

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Horseshoe Bend Overlook - Arizona

What to do if you have little time : Horseshoe

Here, the Colorado draws a horseshoe around the rock. We have a spectacular view from the cliff. Be careful not to get too close to the edge because there is no protection and the slightest inattention can be fatal. This is especially important for photographers who use wide- angle objectives.

Tip : Avoid going there too early, as the canyon is in shadow. Conversely, avoid going there too late in the afternoon as you will be against the light. The ideal is around 10 am and around 3 pm. At sunset, it's possible to take nice pictures.

Since September 2017, work has begun. This concerns an extension of the car park to accommodate more vehicles and buses; a trail adapted for people with reduced mobility that bypasses the old sand hill with shelters and benches; barriers to the point of view to secure the area and avoid falls. Eventually, a visitor center will be built and the site will probably pay.

It's worth noting that 20 years ago, on our first trip to the American West, Horseshoe was a wild place and ignored even for most people in Page. Since then, attendance has steadily increased and today several thousand people come here every day. Developments were - so it seems - necessary, but no doubt that the wild side of Horseshoe will take a serious blow !...

Update april 2019 : the parking lot and all the accomodations for Horseshoe Bend are now completed. It now cost 10$ to park your car.

Horseshoe Bend Overlook

Length and duration of the hike 0,6 mile one way - 0h20

1h00

Free

GPS trail to dowload

The hike (0,6 mile one way) is quite short but the beginning is hard as the path is in sand. Then it goes down to the rim of the canyon.

Access : from Page, take US89 south toward Flagstaff until you see "P" painted on the hill on the left. Then take right to parking.

To see around

Lodging

The accommodations, although abundant in Page, are however insufficient and very expensive. It becomes very difficult to find accommodation in Page. We strongly advise you to book in advance. Otherwise, you may not find accommodation or pay very expensive. We have tested :

Page - Wahweap Campground : campsite located on the edge of lake Powell. This campground is large with many locations. These sites are large, equipped with a table and a barbecue. There is however only a few shady locations. The prices are quite high ($ 26 in 2014). The toilets are new and very clean (pay showers). There is a small supermarket at the office, to buy cold drinks or ice for the coolers.

Camping de Page

Lone Rock : campsite located on Lake Powell. No location defines, no table or pit fire. Dry toilets available. $ 14 per night in 2017. Emergency solution when the Wahweap Campground is full and the hotels are overpriced.

Page - Rodeway Inn : located in the center of Page. Hotel consistent with what you would expect from these chains. Breakfast included. Very high price but it is "normal" we are in Page ($ 220 per room for 4 people in September 2017).