Unfortunately, you can’t hike down to the bottom of Horseshoe Bend from the overlook. The cliffs are too steep and there’s no way to safely make your way down to the Colorado River at the bottom of the canyon. However, you can experience the curve from the bottom if you travel along the river itself. […]
Horseshoe Bend is a popular tourist destination for its spectacular views, but it’s also a great example of a pretty interesting geological phenomenon. The bend in question is a 270-degree curve where the Colorado River essentially doubles back on itself, creating a horseshoe shape. This kind of path is called an “incised meander,” and it […]
The hike out to Horseshoe Bend is very short and easy for hikers of all experience levels, so don’t worry if you’re not the most prolific trekker. It’s only a one-and-a-half-mile loop from the parking lot to the overlook and back, so you should be able to complete it in about half an hour if […]
At one and a half miles round trip, the hike to the Horseshoe Bend overlook is easy enough for visitors of any experience level. It’s a good thing, too, because this section of the Colorado River is one of the most famous views in all of Arizona. Horseshoe Bend is a terrific example of a […]
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