• Short and easy hike, accessible to families.
• 1.5 mi roundtrip with small elevation changes. 
• Visit year-round, but with no cover from the elements can be extremely hot on summer afternoons.
• Arrive very early (just before sunrise) to get the best views.

From Page, Arizona, drive south on Highway 89 and look for the exit lane and dirt road between mile 544 and 545 (on the west side of the road). There’s a “Horseshoe Bend Overlook” sign and a paid parking lot just off the highway. See updated parking fees here.

Horseshoe bend has a fenced overlook area suitable for large groups and families with kids while anyone else and photography aficionados are welcome to view from other points overlooking the Colorado river, just mind the loose sandstone edges with a 1000 foot drop.

Photography at horseshoe bend is always amazing year-round and you only need worry about the time of day to visit. We suggest you visit near sunrise, when the river is not in shadow yet and the rising sun creating a unique color palette. Note, expect large crowds trying to catch the sunrise also. 

Midday hikes with the sun overhead, offer an even color top to bottom but with no cover from the elements can be scorching hot on summer days. Bring water, covered comfortable shoes and plenty sun protection.