Horseshoe Bend (Arizona)

Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend at sunset

Horseshoe Bend is a horseshoe-shaped incised meander of the Colorado River located near the town of Page, Arizona, United States.[1] It is also referred to as the "east rim of the Grand Canyon."[2]

Horseshoe Bend is located 5 miles (8 km) downstream from the Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, about 4 miles (6 km) southwest of Page.[1][3]

It is accessible via hiking a 1.5-mile (2.4 km) round trip from a parking area just off U.S. Route 89 within southwestern Page.[1] The land south of the Bend's parking area, trail, and overlook are on the Navajo Nation territory.[4]

Horseshoe Bend is popular just before sunset, as large groups of tourists make the 1/2 mile long hike down to the overlook point. (2019)

Horseshoe Bend can be viewed from the steep cliff above.[5]

The overlook is 4,200 feet (1,300 m) above sea level, and the Colorado River is at 3,200 feet (1,000 m) above sea level, making it a 1,000-foot (300 m) drop.[5]

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  2. ^ "The Truth About Visiting Horseshoe Bend in Page, AZ". Backstreet Nomad. 2019-06-18. Archived from the original on 2020-07-19. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
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  4. ^ "Horseshoe Bend - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Archived from the original on 2020-07-26. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
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