ATV Riding from Page: Sunset at Horseshoe Bend

You operate the UTV across slickrock and sandy washes to reach Horseshoe Bend at golden hour

A 3-hour guided UTV adventure from Page puts you behind the wheel of your own vehicle, navigating rugged high desert terrain and open slickrock trails to Horseshoe Bend. After the off-road ride, you walk the designated trail to the viewpoint overlooking the Colorado River's curve through red rock cliffs, timed for sunset. Glen Canyon's sculpted walls frame the route.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Glen Canyon Dampassing by
2. Horseshoe BendEntry included45m

Sunset UTV ride and Horseshoe Bend visit

• Drive UTV through desert terrain
• Observe Glen Canyon cliffs
• Walk Horseshoe Bend trail
• View Colorado River bend
• See Navajo Mountain silhouette

The experience

You drive your own UTV from Page through Northern Arizona's high desert landscape, steering across sandy washes and slickrock as your guide leads the way. The ride covers terrain that frames views of Glen Canyon's cliffs and the distant silhouette of Navajo Mountain. The timing is built around sunset, so the light on the canyon walls shifts as you ride.

Once you reach Horseshoe Bend, you leave the UTV and walk the official park trail on foot. The smooth, designated path takes you to the viewpoint where the Colorado River curves sharply through towering red rock cliffs. This is the moment the whole ride has been timed for: the light at the end of the day hitting the canyon walls and the water below.

Your guide handles navigation and leads the group through the route. You get a helmet and goggles for the ride, drinking water, and admission to Horseshoe Bend included. A $500 damage deposit is required at checkout but refundable if the vehicle returns without incident.

What’s included

• Off-road UTV vehicle (2-person minimum per vehicle).
• helmet and goggles.
• licensed guide.
• admission to Horseshoe Bend National Monument.
• drinking water.

Information

Lasts 3h, runs every day at 15:30, from US$ 143.65 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 15:30Another time? ›

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (4 to 17 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Page Adventure Company

Is this one for you?The ride itself is the main event. You're steering the UTV across open terrain for most of the 3 hours, so this suits anyone comfortable operating an off-road vehicle and ready for the physical engagement that comes with it. The walk to the viewpoint is on a smooth, easy trail, but the UTV portion is what defines the day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (4 to 17 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

Can I ride a UTV if I've never driven one before?

Yes. The activity is designed for riders of all experience levels, and your guide leads the group through the terrain. Children from age 4 are welcome as passengers.

What is the Colorado River viewpoint at Horseshoe Bend actually like?

Horseshoe Bend is a sharp 270-degree curve of the Colorado River cut deep into red rock cliffs. The official trail is smooth and easy to walk, and the viewpoint sits directly above the river where it bends, with canyon walls rising on both sides.

How much of the 3 hours is spent riding versus walking?

The off-road UTV ride takes up the bulk of the time, with the walk along the Horseshoe Bend trail covering the final portion of the experience. Both are paced by your guide.

What happens if the weather turns bad?

The activity runs in most conditions, though extreme heat or storms may affect the ride. Check with the operator on the day of your booking if weather concerns you.