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Hiking - Horseshoe Bend - Page, AZ

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 If you have ever sat in your office looking at the Microsoft screen saver and said to yourself that you want to visit one of those photo locations before then Horseshoe Bend is an easy and accessible trail that will take you to one of those locations.  Horseshoe Bend is a location where the Colorado River makes a 270-degree bend, carving out a landscape that is inspiring and unforgettable.  You can easily combine a Horseshoe Bend hike with a trip to Upper Antelope Canyon in a single day and still have time to travel to your next location. Horseshoe Bend Trail Distance: 1.4 miles Trail Type: Out and Back Elevation Gain: 380 feet Time: 45 minutes Difficulty: easy All Trails Map The trailhead is well built out now due to the number of people who visit this location.  There is lots of parking available and there is an entry fee of $10 now.  While Horseshoe Bend is technically in the Glen Canyon Recreation Area, the National Park Pass does not work for entry to the trail.  The trailhead is