LAKE POWELL HIKE PICKER

Tell us your group and what you want to see — get the Page and Lake Powell area hikes that actually fit, linked to full details. Free, no sign-up.

Your group

Adults (16–64)
Young kids (0–7)
Steers toward easy, short, kid-friendly
Older kids (8–15)
Seniors (65+)
Include strenuous / exposed hikes?
e.g. Spencer Trail (steep, shadeless switchbacks)
Bringing a dog?
Slot-canyon tours don't allow dogs

Lake Powell & Page Hiking FAQ

What is the easiest hike near Page and Lake Powell?

Short, flat trails like the Hanging Garden Trail (1.4 mi, ~70 ft gain) and the paved Horseshoe Bend Overlook (1.5 mi round trip) are the gentlest options. Add young kids to the picker above to see the easiest hikes that fit, with full trail details.

What is the best Lake Powell-area hike for families with young kids?

Look for trails rated easy, marked kid-friendly, under ~2 miles, with little elevation gain and no permit — Hanging Garden, Horseshoe Bend, and the Beehives 'New Wave' loop all qualify. The Hike Picker filters to exactly those when you add young kids to your group.

What is the hardest hike near Page, Arizona?

The Spencer Trail at Lees Ferry is the area's marquee leg-burner — about 4 miles (roughly 4.2) round trip but climbing roughly 1,600 ft on exposed, shadeless switchbacks. Only include it if your group is fit, well-watered, and not hiking in summer heat.

Which Lake Powell-area hikes require a permit or guide?

The slot canyons on Navajo Nation land — Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon and Waterholes Canyon — can only be visited on a guided tour with a permit (the fee is included in your tour). The picker flags any suggested hike that needs a permit or guide.