Horseshoe Bend
The Colorado River’s 270° bend, 1,000 feet down
The most photographed meander in America — the Colorado River swings a near-perfect horseshoe around a sandstone butte a thousand feet below the rim, just outside Page. A short walk from the lot to one of the great overlooks in the Southwest.
The shot
The full bend from the railed overlook at sunset.
Nearby & worth pairing
- Glen Canyon Dam
- Lake Powell
- Antelope Canyon nearby
- Page, AZ
Access, fees, permits, and tour availability change with the season and the managing agency (tribal park, state park, BLM, or NPS) — confirm current rules and reservations before you go, tread lightly on sacred and fragile sites, and pack out everything you bring.
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