Length: 0.36 mi
Est. time: 12m
Gain: 5 ft
Loss: 119 ft
Max elev: 4,291 ft
Elevation profile
+5 ft gain · −119 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Glen Canyon Conservancy Flagship (VisitorCenter)
Take a stroll to Horseshoe Bend Overlook
⏱ The Horseshoe Bend trail and overlook is only open during daylight hours. From sunrise to sunset you can spend as little or as much time as you would like there. There is no overnight camping.
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
Connects to:
Vermilion View TrailPlan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.