Horseshoe Bend from Las Vegas
The flight to Page, the road to the trailhead and the walk to the rim
Flying from Las Vegas to Page
Contour Airlines operates non-stop flights between Las Vegas Harry Reid Airport (LAS) and Page Municipal Airport (PGA). Page Municipal is the nearest airport to Horseshoe Bend. The Las Vegas flight lands in the town of Page, and Horseshoe Bend sits about four miles (6 km) south of that town. Travellers arriving by road use US Route 89, the main road into Page, which is the town closest to Horseshoe Bend.
Tours from Las Vegas
From Page to the trailhead
The parking lot and trailhead are reached from US Highway 89 and lie about 5 miles (8 km) south of the Carl Hayden Visitor Center. Horseshoe Bend itself is about 4 miles (6 km) southwest of the town of Page. The lot stands on city land, and the City of Page charges for parking at the trailhead. America the Beautiful passes and other National Park Service passes do not cover the lot.
The walk to the overlook
Reaching the Horseshoe Bend overlook and returning covers 1.5 miles (2.4 km) on a hardened path. Along the trail there is no water and very little shade, and the hottest part of the day is the stretch visitors should avoid.
Drones may not be operated from or on National Park Service lands within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, unless the superintendent gives written approval.
The bend and the river
At Horseshoe Bend the Colorado River cut a bend roughly 1,000 ft (305 m) deep, forming a 270-degree horseshoe-shaped curve in Glen Canyon. The bend and that stretch of the river belong to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Smooth water float trips on the Colorado River run from Lees Ferry to Horseshoe Bend and back.
| Reference point | Distance and direction |
|---|---|
| Town of Page | About 4 miles (6 km) southwest of Page |
| Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell | About 5 miles (8 km) downstream |
| Carl Hayden Visitor Center | Parking lot and trailhead about 5 miles (8 km) to the south |
| Grand Canyon National Park | Begins about nine miles downstream of the bend |
Guided tours from the area
Tours near Horseshoe Bend
Questions about the trip from Las Vegas
Frequently asked questions
Is there a flight from Las Vegas to Page?
Yes. Contour Airlines runs non-stop flights from Las Vegas Harry Reid Airport (LAS) to Page Municipal Airport (PGA), the nearest airport to Horseshoe Bend.
How far is Horseshoe Bend from the town where the flight lands?
The flight lands in Page, and Horseshoe Bend is about 4 miles (6 km) from the town.
Which road leads into Page?
US Route 89 is the main road into Page, the town closest to Horseshoe Bend.
How long is the hike to the overlook?
The round trip is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) on a hardened path, with no water along the trail and very little shade.
Do National Park passes cover trailhead parking?
No. The lot is on city land, the City of Page charges for parking there, and America the Beautiful and other National Park Service passes are not valid for it.
Can a drone be flown at Horseshoe Bend?
Drone operation on National Park Service lands within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is prohibited without written approval from the superintendent.
Sources
- Page
- Take a stroll to Horseshoe Bend Overlook (U.S. National Park Service)
- Horseshoe Bend (Arizona)
- Horseshoe Bend - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)
- Horseshoe Bend on the Colorado River (U.S. National Park Service)
- Guided Tours - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)