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Horseshoe Bend is a horseshoe-shaped incised meander of the Colorado River located near the town of Page, Arizona, in the United States.[1]
Horseshoe Bend is located 5 miles (8.0 km) downstream from the Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, about 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Page.[1][2]
It is accessible via hiking a 1.5-mile (2.4 km) round trip from U.S. Route 89.[1] Horseshoe Bend can be viewed from the steep cliff above.[3]
The overlook is 4,200 feet (1,300 m) above sea level, and the Colorado River is at 3,200 feet (980 m) above sea level, making it a 1,000-foot (300 m) drop.[3]
By 2018 references to the location on social media had caused the number of visitors to increase significantly.[4]
Hints & tips
- Check The times and go early in the morning or late in the evening to avoid traffic
- If you going for clear photography Noon is the best time otherwise photos will have shadows from side rocks.
- This locations is in isolated desert closest town is page if you plan to stay book early since it is a small town
- Make sure you visit Antelope Canyon in the same visit.
- Bring additional Water, Sunglasses and Caps in summer months. Super hot.
Disclaimer
The above
comments are based on my personal travel experiences to this particular
location in summer months. Your experience may vary due to weather and traffic.
My trips were not
sponsored by any of the authorities and my comments are not biased or
representing any views of governing bodies.
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