Hikes Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon Antelope Canyon (lower)

Antelope Canyon (lower)

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Location

How to Get There

This hike is located in the North East corner of Arizona, near the town of Page, AZ.

BOATING ROUTE: From the Wahweap marina, head up river to mile marker #4. There is a canyon on you southwest (right). Drive your boat back into the canyon until you reach beach, then start walking.

DRIVING ROUTE: From Flagstaff, take US Highway 89 toward Page, AZ. Once you are near Page, look for the signs on the right side of the road that direct you to Antelope Canyon. You can also follow the signs for the power plant, as access to the canyon is also along the access to the power plant. This road is also known as HWY 98. From Flagstaff, the drive is about 1.75 hours.

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Antelope Canyon

state

country

USA

Region

Grand Canyon and Marble Canyon area

Hike details

Distance

2.00 [Miles] Round trip

Hike Distance- Details

about 1 mile one way, but you could go further.

Time

1.00 [Hours]

Time-details

We hiked for about an hour.

Elevation Change

0 Total gain/loss [Feet]

Elevation Loss

0 Total Elevation Loss[Feet]

Elevation Gain

0 Total Elevation Gain [Feet]

Elevation Details

nothing to speak of

Hike Trail Type

Out and Back

Season

Best Season

April
May
September
October

Worst Season

June
July
August

Season Details

Fall or Spring are nicest.

Date Hike completed

April 01, 2008

Solitudue

Solitude

High

Solitude Details

Excellent. We had this canyon all to ourselves, but I'm guessing in the summer this wouldn't be the case.

Difficulty

Difficulty Rating

Easy

difficulty detail

While the slot canyon is spectacular, it's a pretty weenie hike. Try Wire Pass or Buckskin Gulch for more exercise with more impressive views.

Bring Grandma and the kids. This is as close to a Disneyland hike as they get.

Permits

Be Aware of

In August 1997, a flash flood killed 11 people in this canyon. This is an easy hike.

If a short, leisurely stroll through a high desert slot canyon appeals to you, then you will enjoy Lower Antelope Canyon.

There are two ways to get to lower antelope canyon. If you want to drive, you'll need to pay for a tour guide to walk you through the narrows. You'll also have to share the view with dozens of your closest friends. Or....

Take your boat from Lake Powell up Antelope canyon until you can't go any further. Park the boat and walk until you're bored. Antelope is one of the most picturesque slot canyons around, so this is an easy but enjoyable walk.

If you liked this, you might want to try Upper Antelope Canyon as well.