At one and a half miles round trip, the hike to the Horseshoe Bend overlook is easy enough for visitors of any experience level. It’s a good thing, too, because this section of the Colorado River is one of the most famous views in all of Arizona. Horseshoe Bend is a terrific example of a […]
The water at the bottom of Horseshoe Bend is the Colorado River, the same river that runs through the Grand Canyon. The temperature of the water in Colorado averages around 50 degrees Fahrenheit year-round, so we wouldn’t necessarily recommend swimming in it. However, taking a kayak, canoe, or raft down the river is a great […]
