Sandstone canyon walls of Glen Canyon near Lake Powell, Arizona
Northern Arizona

Glen Canyon

Glen Canyon's sculpted sandstone walls, narrow side canyons, and winding river corridor surround Lake Powell, carved by the Colorado River through Navajo and Wingate sandstone over millions of years.

About Glen Canyon

Glen Canyon is the broader sandstone canyon system carved by the Colorado River through Navajo and Wingate sandstone, much of it now submerged beneath Lake Powell following the construction of Glen Canyon Dam. Protected today as Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, the canyon includes stretches of river both above and below the reservoir, along with significant archaeological and cultural resources tied to the region's long Indigenous history.

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Continue Exploring

These guides go deeper into the landscapes of the Lake Powell and Colorado Plateau region.

Lake Powell

A vast reservoir amid dramatic sandstone canyon country.

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Antelope Canyon

A world-famous slot canyon carved from Navajo sandstone.

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Horseshoe Bend

A dramatic Colorado River meander downstream.

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Arizona Geology

The deeper rock record behind the state's scenery.

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Explore Glen Canyon Country with Us

The stretch of Colorado River country around Page rewards a slower, guided visit. Our Secret Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend tour pairs a Navajo-guided walk through the slot canyon with the great river bend downstream, followed by lunch in Page. Travel is private and door-to-door from Sedona or Flagstaff.

Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend Tour

From $419

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Private Grand Canyon Day Tour

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Grand Canyon Sunset Tour

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