Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend

Horseshoe Bend Tours and Tickets

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Find some of the most inspiring scenic views in the American Southwest at Horseshoe Bend. The site’s scenic overlook sits on a clifftop 1,000 feet (300 meters) above the Colorado River, offering a bird’s-eye vista of the horseshoe-shaped curve in the sandstone canyon below created by the rushing river over five million years.

  • 1001 Page Parkway, Page, Arizona, 86040

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Q:What kind of tours go to Horseshoe Bend?
A:All sorts of tours visit Horseshoe Bend, and they leave from locations including Las Vegas, Flagstaff, and Sedona. Many tours add other attractions to a Horseshoe Bend visit, including Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell, and the Grand Canyon South Rim. You can find half-day and full-day options.
Q:Is there parking at Horseshoe Bend?
A:Yes, there is parking at Horseshoe Bend. There is a charge, too, at around $10 for standard passenger vehicles and about $35 for light commercial vehicles. The lot opens at sunrise. The lot fills up quickly, so aim for first thing in the morning or later in the evening.
Q:What’s the best time of day to visit Horseshoe Bend?
A:It depends. Some like to come earlier in the day or late evening to skip the crowds and to avoid the summer's extreme heat, but that's also when there are shadows on the Colorado River. Others like to visit at sunset to see the sun's starburst phenomenon.
Q:How hard is it to walk Horseshoe Bend?
A:The walk at Horseshoe Bend is easy to moderately difficult. It’s about a half mile (.8 kilometers), so not long. What can be challenging is the strong midday sun. Rest at the few shady areas along the way, bring water, and go at a moderate pace.
Q:How much time do you need at Horseshoe Bend?
A:Plan on around 90 minutes for your visit to Horseshoe Bend. The hike itself takes around 30 minutes at a moderate pace. You’ll want time to appreciate the view and take photos. Rest when you can, and make sure to walk at an appropriate pace.
Q:Is Horseshoe Bend crowded?
A:Horseshoe Bend can get thousands of visitors per day, so be prepared to share the view with other tourists. If you want to avoid the crowds, come around sunrise or sunset, which is when the area opens and closes, and visit on a weekday.