Distance: 1 mile round trip on trail
Summit Elevation: 4200'
Elevation Gain: 0'
Elevation Gain (in Empire State Buildings): 0
Round trip time: 30 minutes
Recommended water: 0 oz.
Parking/Fees: $159 private tour per person
Difficulty: Easy
Leisa and I took a break from mountains to explore a slot canyon and Horseshoe Bend, AZ on a private tour. Horseshoe Bend is near Page and is very popular. There was a packed public parking area with a $10 entrance fee that leads to an overlook. However, we went with a private tour from Horseshoe Bend Tours. Our group was half international (families from France and Italy) and we noticed a lot of tourists in Page were from Europe or Asia. The tour was led by a Navajo who grew up in the area and offered colorful commentary. We started at Secret Antelope Canyon, a beautiful slot canyon. The slot was less than half a mile long but the round trip from where we parked was about a mile. After taking too many photos in the canyon, we drove to a private viewing area for Horseshoe Bend. It was so wide, we had a hard time getting it all in one frame. The Colorado River far below was busy with kayakers and boats. The tour was a little pricey, but worth it to avoid the crowds.
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