Horseshoe Bend is a scenic meander of the Colorado River as it flows through the canyon. Also called King Bend, it is located within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, near the town of Page, Arizona, downstream from the Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell.
To reach Horseshoe Bend, you have to hike from US Route 89 for 3/4 miles (1.2 km) to reach the view point. The viewpoint is at 4,200 ft overlooking the Colorado River a thousand feet below.
Horseshoe Bend, ArizonaSource: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Grand_Canyon_Horse_Shoe_Bend_MC.jpg
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