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Writing report, better late than never 6-27-2025. Finally, I made it. One word for our trek: WINDY. Wow, but we made it. Very cold too as we went in the AM.

The trail is all paved. They had a nice sign up for Christmas so I got a photo of the cousins before we headed on down. It was hard to even look around as the wind was so fierce. Even when we finally made it to the Lookout, it was hard to get pictures without the fear of being blown away. I even tried a selfie.... need more practice as I seem to have no clue how to do this

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Hiking back up I stayed with Connie as the uphill is a little tough on her. That's when she told me she hates hiking. This was news to me though, as in Montana, she seemed to really enjoy it but, that's been awhile.

We decided to drive as far as the LeFevre Overlook since the weather was not going to cooperate with prolonged outdoor activity. So I came up with the following:

Apache Pass Vista.
Navajo Bridges including walk across and back, look around VC.
AWESOME lunch at Lonely JackRabbit Restaurant.
Lee's Ferry, walk around stone houses.
House Rock Valley Overlook.
Jacob's Lake stop for cookies (not too many available this time of year , but good nonetheless.)
LeFevre Overlook.
(from 89a view of Shinumo Altar - my research: great article, fascinating geology! who knew?! https://earthly-musings.blogspot.com/20 ... altar.html [ photo ] )

We got home just before it got dark. It was a good full day.

Video: [ youtube video ]

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For me, sometimes it's just as much about the journey as the destination.
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Nov 21 2024

cactuscat

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Rimrock, Arizona

Horseshoe Bend Overlook Trail

Northeast, AZ

Horseshoe Bend Overlook Trail

Northeast, AZ

Hiking		Nov 21 2024
		cactuscat • Triplogs 486

Hiking	1.25 Miles	202 AEG

Hiking	1.25 Miles
	202 ft AEG	50 Mns Break

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First visit, along with the dam and Lower Antelope. I'll be guiding people on this trip from Sedona once or twice a week - along with Grand Canyon the other day or two ... I'm hoping that most weeks are two GRCA trips and only one Antelope, since the drive/day is so long here, lol.
Nice to finally see it, since I never made it here when I lived at the Canyon.

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Oct 03 2024

pseudalpine

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Arizona

Horseshoe Bend Overlook Trail

Northeast, AZ

Horseshoe Bend Overlook Trail

Northeast, AZ

Hiking		Oct 03 2024
		pseudalpine • Triplogs 1,290

Hiking	1.21 Miles	100 AEG

Hiking	1.21 Miles	27 Mns	2.69 mph
	100 ft AEG

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May 15 2024

azdesertfather

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Joined Apr 30 2008
Tucson, AZ

Horseshoe Bend Overlook Trail

Northeast, AZ

Horseshoe Bend Overlook Trail

Northeast, AZ

Hiking		May 15 2024
		azdesertfather • Triplogs 1,145

Hiking	1.45 Miles	154 AEG

Hiking	1.45 Miles	34 Mns	3.35 mph
	154 ft AEG	8 Mns Break

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Nov 10 2023

jochal

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Mesa, AZ

Horseshoe Bend Overlook Trail

Northeast, AZ

Horseshoe Bend Overlook Trail

Northeast, AZ

Hiking		Nov 10 2023
		jochal • Triplogs 604

Hiking	1.25 Miles	202 AEG

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	202 ft AEG

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Mesa, AZ

Lee's Ferry Campground

Northwest, AZ

Lee's Ferry Campground

Northwest, AZ

Car Camping		May 01 2022
		Charger55 • Triplogs 573

Car Camping

Car Camping		3 Days

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Glen Canyon Dam to Lee's Ferry

Cathedral Wash

Horseshoe Bend Petroglyphs

Horseshoe Bend Overlook Trail

Marble Canyon Overlook at Navajo Bridge

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Day 1 - The long ride up to Lee's Ferry with a stop at Navajo Bridge. The wind was brutal but died down during the night.
Day 2 - Backhaul up the river to Glen Canyon Dam and a full day kayaking down with stops at the petroglyphs and on Horseshoe Bend. With the wind picking up again the next day we were advised not to camp on the river.
Day 3 - Breakfast at the Cliff Dwellers Lodge, Cathedral Wash to the Colorado River and back, the drive around to Horseshoe Bend from above
Day 4 - The long drive home and the dread of going back to work the next day...

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Nov 12 2021

Mike_W

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Tucson, AZ

Horseshoe Bend Overlook Trail

Northeast, AZ

Horseshoe Bend Overlook Trail

Northeast, AZ

Hiking		Nov 12 2021
		Mike_W • Triplogs 528

Hiking	1.25 Miles	202 AEG

Hiking	1.25 Miles	2 Hrs	1.25 mph
	202 ft AEG	1 Hour Break

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We finally made it up here after many years of seeing the amazing photos. There was a $20 entry fee that is not covered with any annual pass. Park in the lot and take the short hike down to the lookout area. There were hundreds of people there but it was more crowded in the front of the fenced area. It's possible to walk around the curve of the horseshoe on the North and South sides. There's no fence so don't get so close to the edge. There were some amazing photo opportunities. We saw some boats traveling along the river which were probably part of a tour. If you're staying anywhere near Page, AZ, this place is definitely worth seeing. I've heard in years past people just parked on the road, but that's not allowed any longer. As a result, the road is usually not so congested around this area.

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Oct 14 2021

joebartels

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Spencer - Horseshoe Bend, AZ

Hiking		Oct 14 2021
		joebartels • Triplogs 5,895

Hiking	5.81 Miles	1,834 AEG

Hiking	5.81 Miles	3 Hrs 2 Mns	2.53 mph
	1,834 ft AEG	44 Mns Break

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JuanJaimeiii

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Hiked up Spencer with JJ. Good 5G at the top from Page even on my cheapie prepaid Verizon, which is signal throttled vs standard plans.

Parted ways with JJ and hiked down to the trailhead. I jumped in the jjiii rocket and respectively weaved through the hogans up to Horseshoe Bend. Driving around in dad's 911 was a riot as a kid but the jjiii has exceptional acceleration vs that 80s toy.

As JJ described, entering Horseshoe Bend is like waiting in one of the three lines at emissions. I don't follow trending sources so I had no clue that 4,000 people visit here on average daily.

Piestewa was the busiest inner-city trail a decade ago but that's half the "explorers" vs the now mighty Horseshoe Bend. The Conga line here is slower, it's a paved walk and not one hello Joe.

JJ's plan was to hike to the flip side peninsula so I could get a photo of him ~0.6 mi across. Echos carried across better than I would have expected but boy howdy was he tiny.

The AEG on Horseshoe is pathetic but cool to experience once.

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Sep 06 2021

KingLeonidas

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Tempe

Horseshoe Bend Overlook Trail

Northeast, AZ

Horseshoe Bend Overlook Trail

Northeast, AZ

Hiking		Sep 06 2021
		KingLeonidas • Triplogs 251

Hiking	1.29 Miles	356 AEG

Hiking	1.29 Miles	38 Mns		2.67 mph
	356 ft AEG	9 Mns Break	6 LBS Pack

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Hiked Horseshoe Bend Overlook with Victoria and YSP as part of our Glen Canyon trip.

On the way back from Glen Canyon we stopped at Horseshoe bend for pictures. It looks like they have finally finished the trailhead renovations and are now charging $10 per vehicle to park (which is a pretty steep price given how short the hike is). On the plus side, it does seem to have reduced the crowds somewhat compared to the last time I was here (although covid could be contributing to that as well).

We got lots of pictures and enjoyed the view for a while. We did not stay long as it was pretty hot and most people were tired from the trip.

Given the new steep price, I probably wouldn't go back unless I was bringing someone new who had never been there before (which was also the case with most of the YSP people on the trip this time)

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May 18 2021

JuanJaimeiii

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Chandler, AZ

Horseshoe Bend Overlook Trail

Northeast, AZ

Horseshoe Bend Overlook Trail

Northeast, AZ

Hiking		May 18 2021
		JuanJaimeiii • Triplogs 2,402

Hiking	1.25 Miles	202 AEG

Hiking	1.25 Miles	30 Mns	2.50 mph
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Second hike of the day. When in Rome.... Actually I was checking some things out for a potential future hike. I would like to hike up the Spencer Trail and then out to the center of Horseshoe Bend.

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Apr 25 2021

jillyonanadventure

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Pine, AZ

Horseshoe Bend Overlook Trail

Northeast, AZ

Horseshoe Bend Overlook Trail

Northeast, AZ

Hiking		Apr 25 2021
		jillyonanadventure • Triplogs 191

Hiking	1.33 Miles	141 AEG

Hiking	1.33 Miles	34 Mns	2.85 mph
	141 ft AEG	6 Mns Break

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I’ve never been and wanted to see it for sunset, so we made a pit stop on our way home from Utah. I’m glad I got to see it, but would never return. I honestly think the overlook of Goosenecks is way prettier

Clean bathrooms before a long drive home were a bonus!

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Oct 12 2020

chumley

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Tempe, AZ

Horseshoe Bend Overlook Trail

Northeast, AZ

Horseshoe Bend Overlook Trail

Northeast, AZ

Hiking		Oct 12 2020
		chumley • Triplogs 1,994

Hiking	1.27 Miles	118 AEG

Hiking	1.27 Miles	29 Mns	2.63 mph
	118 ft AEG

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Another bucket list lifetime highlight. Next I plan to do a R2R so I can continue my attempt to be like other people!

Posted a new GPS track aligned to the rebuilt trail. All the old routes posted here cut through an area now closed to hiking. Speaking of which, the new development makes the hike description in need of significant revision. GCRA/NPS/ATB entrance fees are not valid here. Call it the City of Page Sheep Tax. But at least I'm cool now.

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Feb 15 2020

OdinWiski

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Chandler, AZ

Page and Zion Road Trip, AZ

Scenic Drive		Feb 15 2020
		OdinWiski • Triplogs 99

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Took the in-laws on a little 2-day road trip to Page and Zion. 77-year old grandpa made it up to the Canyon Overlook in Zion just fine. The Park was really crowded though, being the Presidents Day weekend.

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