Glen Canyon Dam Overlook Trail
“Glen Canyon Dam, rising 710 feet above bedrock within the steep, rust colored sand-stone walls of Glen Canyon, was constructed to harness the power of the Colorado River in order to provide for the water and power needs of millions of people in the west”.
Easy
476 feet (145 meters)
Hiking
A stairstep descent on rock steps leads to a magnificent view of Glen Canyon Dam, the concrete dam that backs up Lake Powell. This trail located in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area affords unparalleled views of the river, the canyon, and the dam.
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Directions
From the intersection of Lake Powell Blvd. and North Navajo Drive in Page, drive north and west to the stop sign at HWY 89. Drive directly across HWY 89 and onto Scenic View Drive. Take the first road on your right and drive to the parking lot. Distance from intersection to trailhead is 1.5 miles (2.414 km)
Click map below to navigate to trailhead.
Trail Details
Trailhead Coordinates: 36º55.4428’N 111º28.6236’W
Trail Access: National Park Service, U.S. Fee Area
Trail Surface: Uneven rock steps and sand with metal handrail
Trail Condition: Fully developed
Trail Use Type: Hiking
Best Season: Year round, prepare for heat in summer, snow and ice in winter
Parking at Trailhead: Yes
Restroom / Water: No
Pet Friendly: Yes, leash required for pets
Degree of Difficulty: Easy
Trail Type: Out and back
Trail Length: 476 feet (145 meters) one way
Elevation Gain / Loss: 61’ descent
Elevation at Trailhead: 3969’
Cell Service: Yes
Land Manager: National Park Service (NPS) - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (GCNRA)
