Bonus Tour of Page, ArizonaĪlso included with your tour is a driving tour of Page, the town where Horseshoe Bend is located. Don’t forget to take plenty of pictures for your Instagram account! Your tour of Horseshoe Bend concludes here. You’ll also get details about the area’s human history, like how it passed from the Navajo to the hands of the US Government.įinally, you’ll arrive at Horseshoe Bend itself, where multiple viewing platforms offer jaw-dropping views of this unique landmark. As you walk, you’ll find out how that floodplain transformed into the soaring plateau we know today and how that violent geologic event created Horseshoe Bend. From there, all you need to do is follow the ¾-mile path toward the canyon itself.Īlong the way, you’ll hear about the early days of the mighty Colorado River, when it was little more than a meandering river on a floodplain. Once you’ve downloaded your tour, you’ll begin your journey in the parking area for Horseshoe Bend. See it up close and learn how this one-of-a-kind feature formed! And since you are already planning a visit to Horseshoe Bend, we also suggest dropping by the town of Page, once a rugged work camp and now home to incredible sights and hikes. Why do 2.2 million people visit a Riverbend each year? Find out with this self-guided tour of the unforgettable Horseshoe Bend! This jaw-dropping canyon, cut through by the stunning Colorado River, is famous for a reason.
