How difficult is Horseshoe Bend Trail?

Horseshoe Bend Trail is rated easy. It is 1.5 miles long with 305 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Is Horseshoe Bend Trail suitable for kids?

Yes, Horseshoe Bend Trail is considered kid-friendly. As always with children, bring water and snacks, pace yourself, and watch for weather changes and wildlife.

EasyOut and Back

Arizona

Horseshoe Bend Trail

Page, Arizona

1.5 mi

Distance

305 ft

Elev. Gain

37m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

Horseshoe Bend Trail is an out-and-back trail in Coconino County, Arizona. It is 1.5 miles long and gains 305 feet. The nearest town is Page, Arizona, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

Unfenced exposed canyon rimLittle shade; heat

Elevation Profile

Min:1,276 ft

Max:1,332 ft

Gain:93 ft

Loss:93 ft

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
Point	Distance from start	Elevation
Start	0.0 mi	1,318 ft
High point	0.1 mi	1,332 ft
End	1.5 mi	1,318 ft

Trail Details

Kid-friendly

Route Type: Out & Back

Official sources & verification

Verify before you go

Source of truth

Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Pets at Glen Canyon
NPS Glen Canyon

Where it is

Nearest town:: Page, AZ · about 1 mi away
County:: Coconino County, AZ

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

Highlights

Horseshoe Bend overlookColorado River

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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