~ Colorado River ~
The diverse hiking potential around Page, Arizona is astronomical in the gorgeous Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Short, scenic trails offer unforgettable views of the Colorado River, iconic geological features and unique western history. Whether you’re traveling with family, seeking easy afternoon adventures, or want gentle walks with big rewards, Glen Canyon delivers.
Just minutes from Page, you’ll find a variety of accessible trails that welcome hikers of all ages and skill levels.
These easy hikes showcase Glen Canyon’s natural beauty without demanding strenuous effort, from engineered overlooks with sweeping vistas to gentle paths that reveal hidden desert gems.
Glen Canyon Dam Overlook
Located within the city limits of Page Arizona, this is a short, easy trail gets you overlooking Glen Canyon Dam and the mighty Colorado River.
Glen Canyon Waterfall
A wonderful trail from the Dam Overlook parking lot that follows a water sculpted sandstone wash to the edge of Glen Canyon. The wash produces a sheer waterfall that cascades down the seven hundred foot cliffs when it rains.
Car Canyon – Honey Draw
This very odd, half mile out and back hike behind the Maverick & Wall Mart gets you to an old bulldozed dump of 1950’s era rusted cars in Honey Draw Canyon.
Carl Hayden Visitor Center
Not a “hike”, but no visit is complete without immersing and educating yourself in this fantastic visitor center. It never gets old, marveling on the magnitude of human ingenuity and the power of nature.
Horseshoe Bend Hike
One of the most iconic hikes on planet earth. Perfectly groomed trails lead you to one of the most jaw dropping panoramas the Colorado River can produce.
Navajo Bridge
An absolute must stop if you are in the area. A super easy and convenient way to take in the historic Navajo Bridge that spans Marble Canyon.
Lees Ferry Road Hoodoos
Not a hike per se but a nice spot to pull over and meander around a couple of precariously balanced rocks (hoodoos).
Secret Beach
A moderate one mile out and back hike from the Paria Riffle Parking area to a quiet beach on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park.
Paria Riffle
Not really a hike but a stroll on the silky smooth sands of the Colorado River serenaded by cascading water within Grand Canyon National Park.
Lonely Dell Ranch
A well maintained historical hike through cabins, buildings, an orchard and the remains of the days when Lees Ferry was the only crossing of the Colorado River for hundreds of miles.
Lees Ferry Historic River Trail
Take in the rich history of Lee’s Ferry and then the stunning beauty of Glen Canyon as you hike this out and back hike that contours the north edge of the Colorado River.