Skip the crowds and trade congested overlooks for a small-group run into Secret Antelope and a private Horseshoe Bend viewpoint. In three hours you’ll ride an off-road 4x4, walk a 300‑meter slot canyon, and stand within 100 meters of a 1,000‑foot rim drop with dramatically fewer people.
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The tour begins before sunrise on a dusty stretch outside Page, Arizona, where an open-air 4x4 waits to scoop you up for a short, thrilling run across sandy washes. Wind scours the truck windows as the landscape unfurls — red sandstone fins, scrubby juniper, and a horizon folded by the Colorado Plateau. You leave the hum of Highway 89 behind and, after a six-mile off-road pulse, step into a canyon so narrow the light arrives like a visitor, slicing the walls into bands of copper and cream.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most activity levels; requires short off-road ride and about 300 meters of walking over uneven sandy terrain plus a short rim walk.
Wildlife
History
These canyons sit on Navajo Nation land and have been managed by Diné guides who hold cultural knowledge and local stewardship responsibilities.
Conservation
Tour groups are intentionally small to limit impact; visitors should stay on routes, avoid touching formations, and pack out all trash to protect fragile sandstone and cultural sites.
Reserve your spot on the Secret Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Check in early
Arrive at Deer Spring Canyon Tours at least 20 minutes before departure; tours will not wait for late arrivals.
Hydrate and protect
Desert sun is intense — carry 1+ liter of water, sunscreen, and a brimmed hat even in shoulder seasons.
Wear sturdy footwear
The canyon floor is sandy and uneven; trail runners or light hiking shoes are best—no flip-flops.
Respect Navajo rules
Follow your guide, don’t touch fragile formations, and avoid drone use unless explicitly permitted.
Sturdy trail shoes
Provide traction on sandy, uneven canyon floors and the rim approach.
1–2 liters water bottle or hydration bladder
Desert conditions demand continuous hydration, especially in summer heat.
summer
Sun hat and SPF 30+ sunscreen
Protect your skin from intense UV exposure on the open trail and rim.
all
Camera or smartphone with extra battery
Slot canyons and the Horseshoe Bend overlook offer high-reward photo opportunities; a small tripod may help for rim shots.