After years of trying to apply for a permit, our group finally got picked! Highly recommend hiking…read moreat least once. I wouldn't do it again though, mainly because of how hard it was to get a permit. We visited in April and the weather was fantastic. It was actually freezing in the morning but as the sun rose, it warmed up to the point where we would sweat a little when hiking. I can't even imagine doing this in the summer but if you win the lottery then, make sure everyone brings plenty of water. To get to the trailhead, I'd recommend having a high-clearance vehicle, especially if it just recently rained. The road off of the freeway becomes unpaved and there are some ditches that can be flooded. Download an offline map of the trail and area for when you lose service. It gets spotty but you'll find reception every now and then. At the beginning, there are a couple of vault toilets. The trail itself is difficult to follow without an offline map. There's only a handful of signs pointing in a general direction. And until the Wave, we were pretty much the only people around. Considering only about 60 people are approved each day, it wasn't surprising, and honestly, kind of nice to be alone in nature. The Wave was everything we hoped for. We had clear, blue skies and that contrast with the red and orange rocks was beautiful. It looked exactly like the Windows background! There was even a pond further up with a ton of tadpoles. Besides the Wave, there's other neat waypoints to stop by but because we were tired, we didn't try for many of them. The only one we went out of our way for was the dinosaur tracks but it was anti-climatic. They just looked like larger chicken feet prints. Despite this hike being only about 6 miles round trip, it took pretty much the entire day. We stopped a lot to take pictures but also the landscape was difficult to hike. Lots of sand to walk through and lots of weird inclines to walk across, which kept our feet, knees, and legs at weird angles. There might have been easier pathways but as I said earlier, there's no clear indications of a trail. There was also a BLM worker at the Wave asking for the permit holders. If you hike without one and get caught, you'll get slapped with some steep fines. Drones are also not allowed!

My friend won the online lottery for the permit 4 months in advance but after talking to the…read moreranger, it seems that there's a good chance you can win the daily lottery since a lot of people cancel every day. It's easier if you have less people (like two people). Anyways, the orientation the day before was useful for weather and road conditions. The hike wasn't too bad, can be a bit steep in some parts but for the most part, not too much incline. It's moderate for the novice hiker but easy for an experienced hiker. For experienced hikers, probably can get to the Wave in 1 to 1.5 hours. For the inexperienced, it might take 2.5 to 3 hours. Either way, if you're planning to spend a lot of time at the Wave (some people take 2-3 hours for their extensive Instagram photoshoots haha), definitely go there early and spend all day there. I would definitely come back if I win the lottery!

One of the most breathtaking views we saw during our Arizona road trip! Horseshoe Bend is…read moredefinitely worth visiting if you're already going to Antelope Canyon since it's only about a 14-minute drive away. The attraction itself is free, but parking costs $10 per vehicle. After parking, there's a short walk to the overlook. The walk is pretty easy, but it can get hot and windy depending on the weather, so bring water and wear comfortable shoes. Once you reach the viewpoint, the scenery is absolutely unreal. Seeing the Colorado River curve around the canyon in person is so much more impressive than photos online. The overlook is very high, which makes the views even more dramatic. If you're planning to take photos or videos, try walking around a bit because some areas get crowded. We found one of the higher spots for better views and it was totally worth it for pictures. Also, don't forget to stop by the "Page, Arizona" sign nearby before leaving! Overall, such a beautiful and easy stop to add to any Arizona or Southwest road trip itinerary.

Absolutely worth the stop when visiting Horseshoe Bend! This place is such an incredible photo spot…read moreand truly one of those must-see locations when you're in the area. The views are unreal in person, and we took so many amazing pictures here. I came with a group of about 15-20 girls and we all had such a fun experience. The walk over was manageable, and once you get to the overlook, it's definitely one of those "wow" moments. It was $10 per car to enter, and unfortunately the America the Beautiful pass doesn't work here since it's separate from the national park system. Still, totally worth the fee for the experience and views. The only thing I wasn't too crazy about were the bathrooms -- definitely different from what I'm used to at California national parks. I was very glad I brought my own flushable wipes just in case. But honestly, that didn't take away from the experience at all. If you're anywhere near Page or the Grand Canyon area, this is absolutely a must-stop destination!

So beautiful during sunset! Plenty of parking, a paved walkway (bit steep at times), but has…read morehandrails for support. I followed the trail to the right towards the dam, and there are multiple overlooks you can sit on along the edge (fewer people). And best of all, FREE!

Trail was downhill and sort of rocky. There was a railing for stability while traveling down…read more Mostly flat at the bottom. Great views all around!!

Simply amazing trail! Note... it's long like really long. For the most part the trail was pathed…read moredecently well but I still used All Trails to be sure I was on track. It's a 10.3ish mile trail with no bathrooms so be prepared to hold or stop by the public library as a pit stop. For me it took a whole 5 hours going at a pace of 30 minutes a mile but this can easily be done in 3.5 hours going at a faster pace with no pictures stops. In terms of scenery you go through many different types. Some are rocky, some grassy, and you even pass part of Lake Powell. Hike itself is not hard, it's fairly flat, but 10+ miles does require proper planning with water and good shoes. When I came it was fairly low traffic with only a few runners. Totally worth checking out once if you had an extra day in Page, Arizona!

The availability of information about this trail is sketchy at best. And the marking of the trail…read moreand trailhead is just plain awful. People were saying it was paved but not by the airport. At all. Maybe it is in another section but we didn't see it. The idea is awesome and the scenery is great but this is a fumble on the part of Page. Even signs showing the entrances would be helpful never mind regular trail markings. As someone who's Never been here- I had no idea and still don't know what's going on.

Easy drive with lots of free parking. Views were really nice but nothing exceptional. It would…read moreprobably be better if there was a nice sunrise or sunset.

another scenic spot if you're in the area! it's not even THAT cold yet but the wind was blowing…read morelike 25mph and that made it freezing lol beautiful to see the lake powell and canyons and sky connect so peaceful! can't imagine how much prettier it would be on a sunny day or a nice colorful sunset/ sunrise action

Navajo scared ground. Hence our mandatory guide Rick who was so knowledgeable, warm, engaging and…read morefun. This in my humble opinion is and has become the top, must visit and see destination in Arizona. Let me try and explain why it surpasses the Grand Canyon. These gorgeous canyons were naturally carved over thousands of years by the combined forces of the eroding water via flash floods and the strong winds interacting with the sandstone. Hence behold these spectacular smooth natural flowing, swirling and narrow rock formations as our stellar guide and the others educated us via words, music and lyrics. The 70 minute tour in the afternoon( & earlier one around 10 am) is timed perfectly to coincide with the proper angles and intensity of the sun's rays as we made our way down to this wonderland. It was a lovely and breezy 80 degrees and maybe 70 ish when we got to the bottom. Please wear comfy sneakers. This beauty is in Page, Arizona just 271 miles north of Phoenix. I emphasis again this is a once in a lifetime event.

After spending the night in Canyon De Chelly we decided to stop here on our way to Page, Arizona…read moreand the of May was a great time to tour these Red Sandstone walls carved by water that in time ended up shaping these incredible and picturesque formations in Navajo Nation. Our tour guide was a Navajo older and very friendly lady that did an excellent job, she not only gave a good explanation on the history of the Canyon and took some great pictures of us but also gave me a lecture on photography. It was a 10 minute ride from the place where you buy the tickets to where you meet your guide and from there the whole adventure is under a mile at an elevation of about 4K feet. Natural wonder not to be missed when in the area. Tickets were 55 per person and the whole tour took about 90 minutes. The place is managed by TAADIDIIN TOURS Internet is very spotty throughout Arizona, Utah and Colorado.

A pretty cool scenic spot that you can drive out too. The road is made of dirt and is quite bumpy…read more If you search "The New Wave" on google maps it'll take you to the exact location of this scenic point. You get views of the rock formations with a wavey like texture. Pretty cool stuff!

Nice well marked hiking trail with a splash of green at the end... even in February! We loved…read morehiking Hanging Gardens Trail!

Short and easy hike. Flowers on the way there as I went in March. Trail is not as well marked as…read morepeople indicated as I did miss the upwards path and walked across the wash like another reviewer. Had to backtrack and walk upwards towards the hanging garden. There were Google reviews where people said they took strollers out. They probably didn't end up at the actual hanging garden area as you have to go upwards a sandy path.

We were guided through the canyon by Amar - he was thoughtful, educational, helpful, funny- we were…read morelucky to have him. We went to the canyon in a comfortable , air conditioned shuttle- other companies were sticking people in the bed of a truck - hmm. We would highly

Our tour was great! John was an awesome tour guide. He was friendly and very knowledgeable. We…read morelearned a lot about slot canyons and wind pebble canyon. We went at 11:30 on May 8. It was warm but doable.

This is a really great spot to come and swim; the water is so fresh and clear. Coming down to this…read morepoint is not a tough hike; just bring proper shoes.