It was surreal to experience such a popular spot from the quietly flowing water below, away from the crowds at the rim of the canyon. We kayaked through Horseshoe Bend as an overnight trip in early May, using the backhaul up to Glen Canyon Dam and kayaking 16 miles downriver to Lee’s Ferry. When we heard that you could kayak up the Colorado River to Horseshoe Bend, we knew we had to do it! However, after the pandemic hit and we embarked on a permanent road trip, we found ourselves living in southern Utah for several months. We visited Horseshoe Bend from the popular viewpoint near Page in 2019, and at the time never expected we’d get to see the beautiful spot again. Located just 10 minutes from Page, Arizona the Horseshoe Bend viewpoint that looks down over the Colorado River is wildly popular and attracts hundreds of visitors per day.īut did you know that you can escape the crowds and experience Horseshoe Bend by kayaking on the Colorado River?! Kayaking Horseshoe Bend on the Colorado River is a unique way to experience one of the Southwest’s most famous viewpoints!
Odds are you’ve either been to, heard of, or seen photos of Arizona’s famous Horseshoe Bend, a sharp curve in the Colorado River that carves a horseshoe shape into massive red cliffs.
