Horseshoe Bend Rim Walk
Horseshoe Bend is the best-known short walk near Page. The National Park Service lists the trail at about 1.5 miles round trip on a hardened path, and the route is mostly flat with a gentle rise on the way back. It ends at a rim overlooking the Colorado River as it curves around a sandstone formation. The parking lot is run by the City of Page and charges its own fee, which National Park Service passes do not cover, so confirm current parking details before you go.
Shade is very limited, and there are no railings along most of the rim, so keep children and pets close and stay well back from the edge. The best light and the lightest crowds usually come near sunrise and in the late afternoon. For a fuller guide, see our Horseshoe Bend visitor's guide and the Horseshoe Bend page.
Hanging Garden Trail
The Hanging Garden Trail is a short route inside Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, named for a patch of plants clinging to a sandstone alcove where water seeps from the rock. The National Park Service lists it at about 1.5 miles round trip. It sees far fewer visitors than Horseshoe Bend, which makes it a good choice when you want a quieter outing without driving far.
Expect a mix of slickrock and sandy sections, and very little shade. The trail is not technical, but slick sand over rock can be uneven, so supportive shoes are worth wearing. Trailhead location and parking can change, so confirm access with Glen Canyon National Recreation Area before you go.
The Rim Trail Around Town
The Rim Trail, which the City of Page also calls the Rimview Trail, is a paved multi-use path that circles Manson Mesa, the mesa the town sits on. It runs for about eight miles and can be joined from several points around town, so you can walk as little or as much of it as you like and turn around when you are ready. It is shared with cyclists and other non-motorized users, so stay aware of traffic. Views stretch toward Lake Powell and the surrounding desert.
Because it is paved and close to lodging, the Rim Trail works well for a morning walk, an evening stroll, or a break from driving. Confirm current trail conditions and access points with the City of Page.
A Few More Short Stops
Not every easy outing needs a trail. The Carl Hayden Visitor Center and the overlooks near Glen Canyon Dam give you wide views and a sense of how the dam shaped the lake, with little walking required. Check hours with the National Park Service. See our Glen Canyon Dam guide for what is there. A walk along the shoreline at a beach such as Lone Rock Beach is another easy option, though access and fees depend on lake level, so check current conditions first.
Heat, Water, and Edge Safety
All of these walks are short, but none has reliable shade or water along the way. In warmer months, go early or late, wear a hat and sunscreen, and carry more water than the distance suggests. Rim edges are unfenced in many places, and the drops are large, so keep a firm grip on children and dogs. If you walk near a wash or canyon after a storm, remember that flash floods can arrive from rain miles away. See our weather guide for seasonal temperatures.
Walks With Kids and Mixed Groups
These walks suit many ages, but the unfenced rim at Horseshoe Bend calls for close supervision of small children. The paved Rim Trail is the simplest option for strollers and mixed abilities, though the National Park Service describes Horseshoe Bend's hardened path as accessible too. See our Page with kids guide for more family ideas, and our things to do in Page list for what to pair with a walk.