Slot Canyons! Quick Stop in Page, Arizona
On my way to meet a friend in Zion National Park, I broke up the drive with a two night stay in Page, Arizona. Just enough time to see Horseshoe Bend and take a hike through a slot canyon.
On my first morning, I bundled up early and headed out to see the sunrise light up Horseshoe Bend. What fun it was to watch the line of light gradually creep down into the canyon!
Later that morning, I had a guided hike to Secret Canyon with Horseshoe Bend Slot Canyon Tours, which takes you in small groups across Navajo land to a less crowded slot canyon in the Antelope Canyon system, and also to a private, alternate viewpoint of Horseshoe Bend. Antelope Canyon has become very popular in recent years as a result of some amazing photos taken there, and one of these days I’ll have to go back and see Upper and Lower Antelope. For this stop, I was content with something more low key, and Secret Canyon did not disappoint! I could have spent all day wandering up and down that slot, watching the light change the colors of the sculpted rock walls.
After Secret Canyon it was back to see Horseshoe Bend at mid day, from a different vantage. And as you can see, the wind had picked up! We ran around for a bit to capture a few angles, and then, grown weary of being sandblasted, we returned to the trucks. It was a day well spent.
I believe the slot canyon tours have since shut down due to COVID. I feel lucky to have seen what I did, when I did. Hoping for a recovery for these communities and businesses very soon, and when things open up again, I highly recommend Horseshoe Bend Slot Canyon Tours.
After a second night in Page, it was time to hit the road again. Zion or Bust!
Campground Review: Page Lake Powell Campground. This spot was, well, perfectly adequate for a two night stay. It felt a little like a parking lot which is hard to get too enthusiastic about. Just open gravel with hookups and picnic tables and not really any landscaping or features to divide you from your neighbor. I think if you had a spot towards the back along the rock formations it might be a little more enjoyable. Too late to change plans I received a recommendation from a friend to check out Wahweap Campground right on Lake Powell. I will have to check that out next time!
