Horseshoe Bend Helicopter Flight: A 12-Minute Aerial Over Lake Powell and Glen Canyon
Difficulty
easy
Duration
12 minutes
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; minimal mobility required other than boarding a low-step helicopter
Overview
Lift off from Page for a 12-minute helicopter circuit that places Lake Powell, Glen Canyon Dam, and Horseshoe Bend in one cinematic sweep. Short on time but high on reward, this flight is built for photographers and first-time visitors who want the canyon’s scale served all at once.
Horseshoe Bend Helicopter Flight: A 12-Minute Aerial Over Lake Powell and Glen Canyon
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You feel the rotorwash before you hear anything else — a low, insistent thrum that lifts the dust from the tarmac as the EcoStar EC130 settles its passengers. In the next breath the world drops away: Page becomes a patchwork of grays and reds, the Colorado River tightens into its dramatic horseshoe, and Lake Powell unfurls a labyrinthine shoreline that insists on being explored from above.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Check-in 30 minutes early
Arrive at Page Airport 30 minutes before departure to complete weight checks, waivers, and safety briefing.
Secure your camera
Use a wrist strap or small wrist-clip camera — wraparound windows mean great shots but a dropped device is gone in an instant.
Expect weather cancellations
Flights are canceled for high winds or storms; book with flexible travel days and check refund policy (full refund if canceled 3+ days ahead).
Disclose weight and special needs
Operator collects passenger weight and may seat accordingly; report any mobility or medical needs at booking.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Desert bighorn sheep
- Peregrine falcon
History
The Glen Canyon area became Lake Powell after Glen Canyon Dam was completed in the 1960s, a move that transformed the river’s ecology and sparked long-running debates about water policy and preservation.
Conservation
Lake Powell and Glen Canyon face fluctuating water levels and sensitive shoreline habitats; follow Leave No Trace, avoid single-use plastics, and respect Navajo lands and posted closures.
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Recommended Gear
Government ID
Required for check-in and name verification at the airport.
Camera or smartphone with wrist strap
Oversize windows and short flight time make quick, stable photos the main souvenir.
Sunglasses
Bright desert glare from Lake Powell intensifies midday; polarized lenses help reduce reflections.
summer specific
Light windbreaker
Early-morning or late-day flights can be cooler at altitude; a thin layer keeps you comfortable.
spring specific