1.5 miles
Distance
150 ft
Climb
-149 ft
Descent
4,335 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
4,184 ft
Altitude min
4,334 ft
Altitude start
4,334 ft
Altitude end
-32.3%
Grade max
15.4%
Grade min
3,533 ft
Distance climb
3,366 ft
Distance down
1,079 ft
Distance flat

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Horseshoe Bend is a 2 mile moderately popular easy route located near Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park Utah. This hike only route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 150 ft with a max elevation of 4,335 ft then descends -149 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    2 miles
  • Altitude min
    4,184 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,334 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,334 ft
  • Climb
    150 ft
  • Descent
    -149 ft
  • Grade max
    -32.3%
  • Grade min
    15.4%
  • Distance climb
    3,533 ft
  • Distance down
    3,366 ft
  • Distance flat
    1,079 ft

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  • Difficulty rating
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  • Route Type
    Out & Back
  • eBike Allowed
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Easy

Directions

  1. Walk northwest on Horse Shoe Bend.
  2. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  3. Walk southeast on Horse Shoe Bend.
  4. Continue for 1 kilometer.
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    Horse Shoe Bend
    May 7, 2025 @ 9:25am
    May 7, 2025
    Easy walking trail. Lots of people!
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