Horseshoe Bend
It's hard to scroll through things to do in Arizona and not come across a striking picture of Horseshoe Bend. This stunning sight, where the Colorado River makes a dramatic 270-degree U-turn around a sandstone escarpment, is a hot spot for photographers visiting Arizona. The sight of the green water of the river juxtaposed with the tan sandstone in an unbelievable natural formation is simply breathtaking.
Horseshoe Bend was relatively unknown to the general public until recently. Thanks to the age of Instagram and other photo-sharing services, its popularity has mushroomed, and it is a must-do when visiting Arizona. Today over two million people visit annually.
Standing close to the cliff edge of the Horseshoe Bend canyon, you can enjoy the panoramic view of the beauty of the mountains and rivers below. However, this is also the most dangerous location because strong winds bring red sand, which can "blow" you at any time. The best time to see Horseshoe Bend is late in the morning, when the sun illuminates the low bend. And from 4 pm onwards, the colors are tinged with different colors.
Count on a 1.5-mile round-trip walk along a rock walkway to get to the overlook. You won't find any real safety features here except for a lookout area with a fence. If you want to walk right out to the edge, you are free to do so at your own risk.
- Tripadvisor Rating: 4.5/5
- Website: https://horseshoebend.com/
- Admission: Free
- Address: 1001 Page Parkway, Page, AZ 86040
