Page: Canyon Views, Trails and Lake Powell

When looking for a hotel in Page, your interests for the trip can make all the difference: Are canyon landscapes and viewpoints your main focus, or would you also like to consider trails and activities on Lake Powell? Page’s history connects the Glen Canyon Dam with a range of landscapes and recreational activities. The specific features of the trails and places can help you decide what to prioritize.

Canyons, Viewpoints and Trails

At Horseshoe Bend, the Colorado River has carved a horseshoe-shaped bend in the canyon that is approximately 1,000 feet deep and spans 270 degrees. The parking lot at the trailhead to Horseshoe Bend is in the city of Page. This makes the river bend a striking canyon feature with a clear connection to the city.

Two scenic trails offer specific details for planning: The Red Mesa Rim Trail is 10.8 miles long, with sections ranging from easy to challenging. The Rim View Trail, also called the Page Loop, runs for 10.3 miles around Manson Mesa and offers views of Lake Powell and the Kaiparowits Plateau. The trails differ in length by only half a mile. Their features therefore also help distinguish them: The difficulty range is a useful guide for the Red Mesa Rim Trail, while the Rim View Trail is characterized by its loop around Manson Mesa and the views described above.

Hanging Gardens offers a different kind of scenery. A well-marked trail leads to a cool, shady sandstone alcove with vines, ferns and orchids. The Glen Canyon Dam Overlook looks out over the Glen Canyon Dam and the Colorado River. These places each offer a different focal point: the vegetation-filled alcove at Hanging Gardens and the two views from the overlook.

Lake Powell: Canyons and Water Activities

Lake Powell has 96 large canyons, some of which are 15 to 20 miles long. This length refers to some of the canyons, not all of them. Boat tours on the lake share information about its history and geology. You can use this to decide whether you are interested in these topics as well as the scenery.

For day trips or longer stays on Lake Powell, Antelope Point Marina rents watercraft, houseboats and kayaks. Rental offerings may change, so check which options are available before making specific plans. The various watercraft and houseboats offer distinct ways to spend time on the lake, while a boat tour covers the lake’s history and geology.

Town History and Recreational Activities

Page began in 1957 as a workers’ camp for those working on the Glen Canyon Dam. The town’s origins are therefore connected to the history of the dam. Today, recreational activities in town complement the landscape and water activities as a separate area to consider when planning your trip.

John C. Page Memorial Park in Page has a skate park, pickleball and basketball courts, and a spacious playground. Its facilities range from sports courts to a place to play. If you would like to consider recreational options like these as well as trails and viewpoints when choosing where to stay, the park offers another specific point of interest.

When comparing your travel interests, it’s worth considering the offerings separately rather than grouping them all into one type of excursion: The two trails differ mainly in their described features, while Hanging Gardens and the Glen Canyon Dam Overlook each have their own landscape highlights. On Lake Powell, boat tours and the rental options at Antelope Point Marina are the main draws.

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