The rim
The rim has a 1,000-foot drop. Railings cover only the viewing platform.
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Horseshoe Bend
$10 parking · Sunrise to sunset · No guideUpdated October 26, 2026 City of Page and National Park Service fees and rules
Horseshoe Bend overlooks a curve of the Colorado River south of Page in northern Arizona. Parking costs $10 per car and the lot is open from sunrise to sunset. The round-trip walk is 1.5 miles, or 2.4 km, and you don't need a guide. Go early or late in the hot months, because you get little shade on the trail.
The fee
Horseshoe Bend: tickets, hours and rules
| Parking | Car or RV: $10. Motorcycle: $5. |
| Hours | Sunrise to sunset. |
| The walk | 1.5 miles round trip. |
| Shade | Two trail shelters; no rim shade. |
| Restrooms | In the parking lot only. |
| Drones | Prohibited. |
City of Page and NPS.
Horseshoe Bend: sunrise and sunset
- Sunrise, 6:44 a.m. today Horseshoe Bend's public parking lot opens at sunrise and closes at sunset. Both use Page time.
- Sunset, 5:35 p.m. today Allow daylight for your return walk; sunset changes through the year.
- Page time Page uses Mountain Standard Time all year. Navajo Nation clocks run an hour ahead from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November; otherwise they match Page.
Map
Where Horseshoe Bend is
The overlook: 36.8791° N, 111.5104° W Directions in Google Maps Apple Maps OpenStreetMap
How to get there
- By car from Page Drive 4.3 miles, or 6.9 km, from central Page to the City of Page Horseshoe Bend parking lot off US-89. The overlook is a 1.5-mile round-trip walk; roadside drop-offs aren't allowed.
- From Antelope Canyon Upper Antelope Canyon's parking lot is 11.1 miles, or 17.8 km, away by road.
- On a tour The booking page gives your tour's meeting point.
- From Las Vegas Page is 284.6 miles, or 458 km, from Las Vegas airport.
- From Flagstaff Page is 134.1 miles, or 215.9 km, from Flagstaff.
The overlook
What you find at Horseshoe Bend
The rim
The path
The dirt path is wheelchair accessible. Strollers are welcome too.
The shelters
Two shelters shade the trail. The rim has none.
The river below
Rafts float beneath the rim. Kayaks use Lees Ferry for access.
The tours
Horseshoe Bend tours, lowest price first
Your parking fee doesn't include these tours.
| Colorado River float | from $149.51 per adult | Horseshoe Bend Float Trip in Page 198 reviews, 4.9 · A 300-minute outing takes you beneath the bend. · dates and prices ↗ |
| Private Navajo overlook | from $159 per person | Secret Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Overlook 859 reviews, 4.9 · A 180-minute tour adds Secret Antelope Canyon and a private overlook. · dates and prices ↗ |
| Secret Antelope Canyon combo | from $162.34 per person | Secret Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Tour 466 reviews, 5.0 · The canyon and private overlook take 150 minutes. · dates and prices ↗ |
| Sunset UTV ride | from $169 per adult for 2 or more | Sunset Horseshoe Bend Off-Road UTV Adventure 47 reviews, 4.9 · Your ride includes the public walk; allow 180 minutes. · dates and prices ↗ |
| Lower Antelope Canyon combo | from $268.76 per adult | Lower Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Tour from Page 193 reviews, 4.8 · Lower and the overlook take 215 minutes with Page pickup. · dates and prices ↗ |
The catch: The float trip's park admission costs extra.
Before you go
- A guide isn't needed here; Antelope Canyon requires one.
Your visit
Horseshoe Bend at a glance
Your canyon time slot comes first.
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Antelope Canyon time slots
Book your canyon time slot first.
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Page time
Your tour uses Page time.
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Horseshoe Bend parking
Roadside parking and drop-offs aren't allowed on US-89.
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Horseshoe Bend trail
Bring water; the trail has none.
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Horseshoe Bend sunset
Allow daylight for your return walk.
Tours
Tours that stop here
Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend tours from Page
7 tours · from $149.51
Canyon combinations and rides from Page.
Antelope Canyon tours from Las Vegas 12 tours · from $209Transport from Las Vegas to Page.
Lower Antelope Canyon tours 9 tours · from $94Book Lower separately if you're driving yourself.
Know before you go
Know before you go
Horseshoe Bend payment
Tap payments don't work; carry cash or a physical card.
Horseshoe Bend heat
Your walk has little shade, so avoid the hottest hours.
Horseshoe Bend pets
Hot ground can burn paws; dogs need leashes.
Horseshoe Bend rim
Keep children close; the rim isn't fully fenced.
Horseshoe Bend camping
Camping isn't allowed here. Try Page Lake Powell Campground or Wahweap RV & Campground.
Antelope Canyon permits
The $15 Antelope Canyon permit applies per person at each location each day. It's separate from your parking fee.
Good to know
People also ask
- Where is Horseshoe Bend located?
Horseshoe Bend's parking lot is 4.3 miles from central Page in northern Arizona. It's off US-89 south of town. The path leads you to a Colorado River overlook in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
- Is Horseshoe Bend free to visit?
Parking costs $10 per car and RV at the City of Page lot. Motorcycles cost $5 and the walk has no separate admission charge. Your national park pass doesn't pay for parking at Horseshoe Bend.
- How long is the walk to Horseshoe Bend?
The walk is 1.5 miles round trip and includes your return to the parking lot. It's a hardened path with two shade shelters along the way. The exposed overlook has no shelter from the sun.
- What time does Horseshoe Bend open?
The parking lot opens at sunrise and closes at sunset on Page time. There's no fixed opening hour for every season of the year. Plan time for your walk from the parking lot and back.
- How far is Horseshoe Bend from Antelope Canyon?
Upper Antelope Canyon's parking lot is 11.1 miles from Horseshoe Bend's public lot by road. Check your tour's departure address, since it may meet elsewhere in Page. That drive doesn't include walking to the rim.
- Is Horseshoe Bend part of the Grand Canyon?
Horseshoe Bend belongs to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; it isn't in Grand Canyon National Park. The Grand Canyon park boundary lies downstream along the Colorado River. Your visit starts at a City of Page parking lot.