Glen Canyon Dam Overlook
This overlook is located on Scenic View Drive off of Hwy 89. This 10 minute one-way walk is about 200 yards (183 meters) downhill over uneven, sandy and rocky terrain. There is a handrail halfway down the trail. Don’t forget your camera. You will see a spectacular view of the dam and the Colorado River. Enjoy!
Safety Comes First
Take plenty of water. Wear sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. Avoid hiking in the hottest part of the day. The handrail can be very hot to the touch! Tell a friend where you are hiking and when you will be home. Parts of the trail are very slippery. The handrail only extends halfway down the trail. Watch your footing, and keep track of your children!
Leave No Trace
Pack garbage out. Don’t disturb any plants or animals you come across. Do not carve on the rocks, graffiti is illegal! Dogs must stay on leashes no longer than six feet.
Did You Know?
Glen Canyon Dam is tasked with releasing 8.23 million acre-feet of water downstream to the lower Colorado River states. 85% of the water is used for farming. 1 acre foot of water equals 325,851 gallons of water and is enough for a family of 4 for one year
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From Hwy 89, turn west onto Scenic View Drive at the intersection of Hwy 89, Scenic View Drive, and Lake Powell Blvd (Hwy 89L). Drive for a quarter mile and turn into the “scenic view” parking lot.
"Water is the driving force of all nature." ~ Leonardo da Vinci
:: Colorado River's Famous Horseshoe Bend ::
Horseshoe Bend is an awe-inspiring 270° horseshoe-shaped bend carved down, through the layers of sandstone, by the Colorado River.
Visitors can walk straight up to the edge of the rim and gaze down at the crystal blue-green Colorado River below.
The view of Horseshoe Bend from the barrier-free rim of the canyon is extraordinary.
The colors of the rocks change throughout the day, the shadows move in and out of the canyons, and as the river flows, it sparkles and shines in different shades of green and blue.
"Should you shield the canyons from the windstorms you would never see the true beauty of their carvings."
~ Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
