Horseshoe Bend Trail
Views
Along the way Horse Shoe Bend Overlook
Take a stroll to Horseshoe Bend Overlook 1.5 mi round trip · the Park Service's write-up
1-8 Hours · dogs allowed · entrance fee applies
Start Where is Horseshoe Bend?
A social media darling, Horseshoe Bend has become one of the most recognized and visited places in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The parking lot and trailhead is located off US Highway 89, approximately 5 miles (8 km) south of the Carl Hayden Visitor Center.
Hiking
The hike to the overlook is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) round-trip over a hardened path. The trail is accessible under the regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. There are two shade structures along the length of the trail, but not at the overlook. There are railings at the edge of the overlook's viewing platform, but not along the trail.
Parking Fees
Horseshoe Bend itself is in the park, but the parking lot is on city land. The City of Page requires visitors to pay for parking at the Horseshoe Bend trailhead. National Park Service passes do not apply for the parking lot. Contact the City of Page for questions about the parking at Horseshoe Bend at their website here .
PLEASE NOTE : On Holidays and busy weekends, the City of Page may require all visitors to use a shuttle to visit once the parking lot is full. Check with them if you plan to visit during busy times.
Accessibility The trail from the parking lot to the overlook is made of a sand-based mixture hardened with salts, in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act regulations for low mobility accessibility, while maintaining the desert aesthetic look. The trail is lined with native rocks, no railings. There are two shade structures along the length of the trail, but no shade structure at the overlook viewing platform. The viewing deck at the end of the trail is flat and has railings at the edge. it is compliant with the Architectural Barriers Act. Beyond the viewing deck, the edge is rocky and has no railings.