Emily | USA travel | hidden gems

Page, Arizona is more than Horseshoe Bend + Antelope Canyon.

If want fewer lines and more space here are spots worth adding to your itinerary 👇

Save this before your Page trip.
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1️⃣ Waterholes Canyon
📍 ~10–15 mins from Page
🥾 ~1.5 miles round trip
Guided tour required, but typically smaller groups and fewer people than Upper Antelope Canyon.
2️⃣ The New Wave
📍 ~10 mins from Page
🥾 ~1–1.5 miles wandering
Free. No permit. Wave-style rock formations without the lottery stress.
3️⃣ Glen Canyon Dam Overlook Trail
📍 ~10 mins
🥾 ~1 mile round trip
Quick hike, big payoff views.
4️⃣ Beehive Trail
📍 ~15 mins
🥾 ~1.5 miles round trip
Easy hike with wild rock formations and way fewer people.
5️⃣ Hanging Garden Trail
📍 ~15 mins
🥾 ~1 mile round trip
Hidden desert oasis most people skip.
6️⃣ Lake Powell (Kayak at Sunrise)
📍 5–15 mins depending on launch point
🥾 No hiking — paddle access
Go early for glassy water and fewer boats.
7️⃣ Lone Rock Beach
📍 ~20 mins
🥾 No hike
Camp right on the sand. Best at sunrise or sunset.
8️⃣ Cathedral Wash
📍 ~20 mins toward Lees Ferry
🥾 ~3 miles round trip
Slot canyon vibes. No tour required.
9️⃣ Antelope Point Marina
📍 ~15 mins
🥾 Paddle access
Slot canyon scenery without a packed tour group.
🔟 Toadstool Hoodoos
📍 ~30 mins toward Utah
🥾 ~1.5 miles round trip
Short, unique rock formations. Easy add-on stop.
1️⃣1️⃣ Marble Canyon Scenic Drive
📍 ~45 mins
🥾 Scenic drive + optional short walks
Dramatic desert views most visitors miss.
1️⃣2️⃣ Lees Ferry
📍 ~45 mins
🥾 ~1–2 miles exploring river area
Colorado River access + Grand Canyon vibes without the crowds.
1️⃣3️⃣ Wahweap Hoodoos
📍 ~45 mins
🥾 ~9 miles round trip
Longer hike, but surreal white hoodoos and very quiet compared to main attractions.
1️⃣4️⃣ Big Water Visitor Center (UT)
📍 ~20 mins
🥾 Short walks
Dinosaur tracks + quiet desert scenery.
1️⃣5️⃣ Alstrom Point
📍 ~1.5 hours (high clearance vehicle recommended)
🥾 Minimal walking from viewpoint
One of the most insane Lake Powell overlooks in the Southwest.

Same area. Completely different experience❗️

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