Everyone raves about this place, we hike a lot have done Angels and Half dome so gotta "Wave" right…read more? Took us 3 tries and scored hit early summer, bummer as you do need to plan your hydration carefully as it is dangerous out there when in the 90s We live close enough about a 4 hour drive to Page and overnight and early start to the trail head. Get a rental, you don't want to put your car thru the 9 rough miles and don't even think of doing it if it rains! Higher ground clearance is nice but not necessary but saw mostly SUV, drive your sedan at your own risk, we rented a compact SUV. Watch the weather carefully as for the two days we were there saw afternoon thunderstorms come in and the area did get a little rain the past day, saw some mud and standing water. As to the hike - summer is brutal! Start early, we did at 6am and did 8 miles but not all the attractions as we had to get back to Phoenix. Would it be worth the exhausting 13 miles to see it all, personal decision and gotta have the time. We've done 13 miles but wouldn't consider it here in summer or winter unless you are an Ironman Of course The Wave and Second Wave are amazing as does the arches and others look. We climbed past the second wave and ran outta time Must do, AllTrails or other offline map, the provided map and pictures are not enough. Consider a guide if you are a novice, but the guided tours were grouped and held back by what looked like the older crowd, YMMV. Four stars as between the difficulty with weather the slog the beauty not like Delicate Arch, Half Dome or Angels IMHO

I've heard the lottery permit for The Wave is one of the hardest to win. I had previously missed…read moreout on the advanced lottery for 3 dates I submitted for mid-May and sorta planned out my 9-day roadtrip in AZ without visiting here. I really only had 1 day to fit in a trip to The Wave while I was staying in Page for 4 days and took a shot with the daily lottery permit and won! I was super pumped when I got the email notification! The 2-day advance daily lottery permit can only be applied for while you are in a nearby geofenced area and you have to pick up the permit and go through orientation/training at either Page, AZ or Kanab, UT. One tricky thing about the permit application hours is that it is based on UT and Navajo time, not AZ time. If you are in Page, you'll have to ignore the local time and make sure you are 1 hour ahead of the daily application closing time. Anyways, this was one of the most jaw-dropping other-worldy places I've hiked. The journey to reach The Wave features some of the most unique terrains and landscapes I've seen. There are geologic features all around, everywhere you look. Once you reach The Wave area, you almost can't believe what you are seeing. Some areas look like the rings of Saturn. Some areas look like huge ocean waves. I was in awe the entire time I was there. I can't even explain everything I saw, as words can't describe the scenery. Just look at the pictures. I didn't really explore past the main area because I was on a tight schedule and needed to head back. I would have to say this hike may be too challenging if you only rely on the paper map provided during orientation. I would highly recommend GPS tracking app, I used AllTrails to track my hike and even then I went off trail a few times, as this is definitely not a straight forward hike. Not a long hike at about 3.3 mile each way, but I would start early as it can get quite hot in this area. Also, there was a gentleman from BLM that was checking for permits at The Wave, if you were curious about enforcement.

This place is so beautiful. I stopped by Navajo Bridge and saw a condor soaring on the thermals. I…read morethen went to Lonely Dell Ranch Historic Site. The fruits in the orchard weren't ripe yet, but it was fun to walk around the ranch and really feel the pull of history by settlers eking out a living. It's a beautiful place, but you can't fill your stomach with views. It must have been very hard work to survive. Head down the road to Lees Ferry where you can do some camping or even boat the Colorado River. I saw a grazing wild horse on the other side of the Colorado, as well as a bunch of birds. It's on my bucket list to go on a commercial river trip down the Colorado river since I heard that the view is amazing and a unique experience. This place is unimaginably beautiful.

Camping along the Colorado River - the views are stunning. There's potable water available and a…read moredump site. The bathroom on one end is under renovation. It's a short walk down to the river... which is icy cold. There's a great hike with the remains of a small ranch. Loved my time here.

Quick little stroll (about 1 mile round trip) to a seep spring covered in vegetation. The first…read morepart is quite flat with people walking with strollers and their dogs. The final bit is a little more steep (no scrambling required) on rock, as well as a few steps carved into the rock. The end of the trail is marked with a sign that says "trail end" so you don't go wandering off into the wilderness. I couldn't really explore the hanging garden area as I realized that there was a strong buzzing noise that turned out to be swarming bees in a tree nearby! Oh well, I got to enjoy the cooler air for a moment before fleeing. Note: There are no bathrooms at the trailhead or anywhere near the parking lot. Plan accordingly and bring water and sun protection.

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

Like Chris. G, I, too, am hesitant to review this place as I don't want it to be overrun, but I…read morealso doubt that many people will make the trek out in droves--and, yes, a trek it is. We journeyed out here a few weeks back in our Jeep Renegade on what would be our first time really using it in an off-road situation. We didn't get stuck at all, even though we don't know how to off-road very well, but there were a few sketchy parts so just be careful when you get to the part where high clearance 4WD is recommended because the warnings are serious. Once we got out to the views the path becomes pretty poorly visible so we didn't know exactly where we wanted to go, but we found a good spot where a fire had been previously and chose that as our campsite. It was awesome. Check out the photos if you don't believe me!! Also, we got there when there was plenty of daylight and left when there was plenty of daylight so we wouldn't have to worry about driving around next to cliffs and tons of slickrock in the dark.

One of the best views I've ever seen! The long, grueling trek in our Subaru Forester was totally…read moreworth it, and took us far away from the crowds. Even on Labor Day weekend, we saw maybe 6 other cars the whole time. A four-wheel drive, high-clearance vehicle is strongly recommended. There are plenty of campsites with fire rings, but keep in mind there are no other campsite amenities. The landscape on the ride there was other-worldly, but the views of Lake Powell were just jaw-dropping. We got there in time for sunset views, then woke up to the best morning cloud porn of our lives. We were also lucky enough to watch not one, but two Sunday night fireworks displays going off on the lake below. Highly recommend for all you outdoorsy, adventurous folk!

Will start by saying I was SO very happy with the tour of ACX, despite the price. It is $60 which…read moreis the cheapest of the three canyons you can tour (between upper, lower, and canyon X). They are all on Navajo nation territory so you legally can only see/explore these places with a certified Navajo tour guide so I opted to do this one since the internet said it's the least crowded and was cheapest as mentioned (the others are like $80-over $100). Overall, it was so worth it - the tour is only about 40-50 mins in total but our tour guide was so kind and so knowledgeable about the area and Navajo history (he is Navajo of course). He was also an excellent photographer and knew how to recommend where people stand etc to get the best pics! Of note you have to take a short van ride out to the canyon, it's only about 10 mins but you need to come at your selected tour time to catch that van with your group. They assign you a van when you arrive and I think usually 4-5 vans go and tour the canyon at once with a different tour guide for each van. The lighting and color at this place alone is 5/5 in my book but learning about the history and science of it really takes it above and beyond imo. This is an absolute do not miss spot when coming through Utah/arizona! Last noted: plenty of parking is available in the lot which is also red sand/dirt. It was VERY windy the day I came and bc of the sand and dust my nose was running a lot. You're not allowed to take a backpack/bag per Navajo laws so pack tissues in your pocket if you're sensitive and take a bottle of water in your hand. Also don't keep your car door open long, the wind will blow sand into it. And don't wear a hat that'll fly off easily haha! Bathrooms here are portapotties only, go at home right before coming if you can.

My husband and I had an otherworldly experience. Spectacular! Our guide, Josh, was friendly,…read moreprofessional, knowledgeable and humorous. he knew all the great spots for Photography and even took some excellent technically proficient photos of us in those spots. this is a family friendly, highly organized outfit and we would recommend them to friends and family anytime.

Great stop on your drive to get a 360 degree view of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area…read more There's a small gravel parking lot as well as a covered area/shade shelter with benches. It can get quite windy at times. I would try to time your visit at sunset or sunrise, but if you can't it's sill so beautiful any time. No bathrooms so plan accordingly.

Wahweap Overlook offers another spectacular perspective of the lake, colorful sandstone cliffs, and…read morethe endless desert landscape. It's hard to get tired of views like these. Easy drive, located right off the highway.

Excellent service. Capt Clay was helpful and safety…read moreconscious. Good company with well maintained equipment. Will definitely use their service again.

Everything went well. This is a life changing event. But it's not for everyone. It's difficult and…read morethe heat was REAL! Sunscreen, water, upper body strength, and tip your driver!

Very cool, bizarre, and eerie. Really interesting to explore the hoodoos' areas. First the hike is…read morein the wash and after a couple of miles in, several sections of hoodoo parks. We only saw 2 other people on whole day. Utah has so much to offer.