Trip Idea

Visit Parts Of Glen Canyon In Page Arizona

Multiple Parks

River in almost circular curve at bottom of sandstone canyon
Duration Half Day
Topic(s) Sculpture, Canyons and Canyonlands, Dams, Geology, Lakes, Mountains, River and Riparian, Rock Landscapes and Features, Arches, Buttes, Scenic Views, Trails, Bridges, Roads, Routes and Highways more »
Activities Museum Exhibits, Front-Country Hiking
Type Kid Friendly, Active, Relaxed, Educational, Inspirational, Indoors, Outdoors more »
Parks Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Rainbow Bridge National Monument
Get Out of Glen Canyon to Get Into Glen Canyon
  • Multiple Parks

    Contemplate Your Place in the Landscape At The Big Map
    • Activity Fee: Yes
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Museum Exhibits
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Glen Canyon outside of Glen Canyon
    • Duration: 1–120 Minutes
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    Relief map depicting desert landscape with a man-made lake. Metal railings

    The Glen Canyon and Surrounding Area Relief Map sits in a place of honor at the Powell Museum & Archives next to Glen Canyon Conservancy's Flagship office. Use it to help plan your Glen Canyon adventure, or pretend you are in space looking down at the landscape. Whoa.

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  • Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

    Take a stroll to Horseshoe Bend Overlook
    • Activity Fee: Yes
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Front-Country Hiking
    • Pets: Yes
    • Location: Where is Horseshoe Bend?
    • Duration: 1–8 Hours
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day, Dawn, Dusk
    River in almost circular curve at bottom of sandstone canyon

    Below the rim, the Colorado River makes a wide sweep around a sandstone escarpment. Here at Horseshoe Bend, the Colorado River created a roughly 1,000 foot (305 m) deep, 270º horseshoe-shaped bend in Glen Canyon. Take an easy walk to look over the edge at this wonder.

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Last updated: October 26, 2020