
easy
3 hours
Suitable for most fitness levels; expect short walks on sandy, uneven terrain and a bumpy 4x4 ride.
A compact, off‑road 4x4 tour from Page pairs a secluded slot canyon visit with an exclusive Horseshoe Bend viewpoint. Expect dusty washes, narrow sandstone corridors, and a short, dramatic rim approach with plenty of photo time.
When the 4x4 eases off the graded road and into the wash, dust rises like a promise—then the truck’s canvas shade swallows the sun and the desert quiet takes over. After thirty minutes of rolling over ridges and gullies you step out into heat that sculpts shadows on the sand. A narrow 300‑meter nature walk threads you into Secret Antelope Canyon, where light slices through the sandstone and the walls lean close as if to whisper. Later, a short private approach drops you at Horseshoe Bend’s rim; below, the Colorado River dares you with its slow, patient curve, every turn revealing another layer of rock and time.

Desert heat and sandy walking dehydrate quickly—bring at least 1 liter per person for this short tour and sip regularly.
Wide‑brim hat, sunscreen and sunglasses are crucial—shade is limited and UV is strong even on cool days.
Slot canyons are dusty; use lens cloths, sealed cases and change lenses in sheltered positions to avoid grit.
Follow guide instructions, stay on designated routes and do not use drones—permits and local protocols protect cultural sites.
These canyons are part of Navajo Nation territory; Navajo people have lived and traveled through this sandstone landscape for generations and manage access via permits.
The slot canyon’s fragile surfaces and the river corridor are sensitive to erosion and human impact—stay on routes, pack out trash and avoid touching delicate formations.
Traction and ankle support help on sandy tracks and narrow canyon floors.
Blocks sun during the open‑air 4x4 sections and at the Horseshoe Bend rim.
summer specific
Keeps you hydrated on warm days—refill before the tour.
Low light in the slot and sweeping rim views reward careful framing and power reserves.