Getting to Horseshoe Bend, Arizona?

To get to Horseshoe Bend, simply:

1. From Page, take the Route 89 towards South.
2. After driving about five miles down the road, you will see a sign that says “Horseshoe Bend Overlook”, where you will find the parking lot.

1. How do you get to Horseshoe Bend Az?
2. Can I visit Horseshoe Bend on my own?
3. Is Horseshoe Bend worth visiting?
4. Can you get to Horseshoe Bend by boat?
5. Can you do Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon in one day?
6. How much time do you need at Horseshoe Bend?
7. Is Horseshoe Bend Az open during Covid?
8. Is Horseshoe Bend better sunrise or sunset?
9. Do you need to pay to see Horseshoe Bend?
10. How far is Antelope Canyon from Horseshoe Bend?
11. Do I need a permit for Horseshoe Bend?

How do you get to Horseshoe Bend Az?

Horseshoe Bend is located southwest of Page, Arizona which is just off Highway 89. To get to Page, you can fly into either Phoenix or Las Vegas, which is about a four to five-hour drive from each location. From Austin, we flew into Phoenix and made the four-hour drive up to Page with a pitstop in Sedona.

Can I visit Horseshoe Bend on my own?

No not necessary to take a tour, if you have a car, it is an easy drive from Page, there is a carpark a short drive from the highway, then probably about a 15 minute walk to the actually horseshoe bend. It's free and really worth the stop.

Is Horseshoe Bend worth visiting?

Once a quiet cliff-side lookout that offered expansive views of this dramatic bend in the Colorado river from over a thousand meters above, today Horseshoe Bend is far from quiet, but it's just as beautiful as it was before tourism discovered it, and it's easily one of the best places to visit in Arizona.

Can you get to Horseshoe Bend by boat?

Kayak Horseshoe Bend is a kayak, canoe, paddleboard and inflatable watercraft backhaul service. We move small boats from the launch ramp at Lees Ferry (the beginning of the Grand Canyon) 15 miles up the Colorado River to just below the Glen Canyon Dam that creates Lake Powell.

Can you do Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon in one day?

Don't worry — you can experience some of the most breathtaking sights that the American Southwest has to offer by visiting Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend in a single day.

How much time do you need at Horseshoe Bend?

HORSESHOE BEND FROM THE GRAND CANYON

There is a 130 miles distance between the Grand Canyon and Horseshoe Bend, which takes about two and a half hours. You can visit whichever you prefer first, but I highly recommend including these two wonders in your West Coast trip.

Is Horseshoe Bend Az open during Covid?

There are no COVID-19 limitations or closures right now at Horseshoe Bend, however, so it's possible to visit. You'll want to wear your mask, stay at least six feet away from other parties, and follow all the other local guidelines.

Is Horseshoe Bend better sunrise or sunset?

“Horseshoe Bend is best viewed late morning or mid day. The 'bend and river are in shadow at other times. At or just before sunset, the sun will be in your eyes and the bend will be in shadow. ... “Horseshoe Bend is best seen mid-morning to early afternoon.”

Do you need to pay to see Horseshoe Bend?

For the first time in its relatively short history as an international tourism destination, Horseshoe Bend now has an entry fee. Visitors must pay $10 per vehicle to park in the newly improved and expanded lot. Motorcyclists will pay $5, and fees for buses range from $35-$140, based on the number of passengers.

How far is Antelope Canyon from Horseshoe Bend?

Just 7 Miles from Horseshoe Bend

Find out why Antelope Canyon has become one of the most photographed slot canyons in the world.

Do I need a permit for Horseshoe Bend?

1 answer. No permit required at the time of this posting. Just find the parking lot and enjoy the hike! (Be sure to bring water.)