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Waterhole Canyon, this is a landscape of narrow canyons in Arizona

Water Holes Canyon near Page in Arizona
Water Holes Canyon near Page in Arizona

If you are a big fan of hiking, in your trip along the west coast of the United States near Page, Along the Lake Powell, you have the possibility of visiting the curious and interesting places of the narrow canyons.

In this regard, the most famous and visited place is Antelope Canyon, but you should know that there is another similar visit that you can also do.

Is Waterhole Canyon, an area with narrow canyons and beautiful rock formations, with reddish soil, which makes up a curious and colorful landscape in some ways similar to the most famous place in Antelope Canyon.

Of course, the cannons of Waterhole Canyon They are not as tall and spectacular as those of Antelope Canyon, and it is much more difficult to reach any of them.

How to Visit Waterhole Canyon in Arizona

Waterhole Canyon is in the Navajo Indian Tribal Park, and to visit these narrow canyons it is necessary to obtain a permit at the Tribal Park Office.

Where is Waterhole Canyon

This is located in the Lechee Chapter House, in the small town of Lechee, just five miles south of Page.

To go to Waterhole Canyonat Page You must take Highway 89 south, and after passing the mile marker 542, you will soon reach this canyon area.

Waterhole Canyon near Page in Arizona
Waterhole Canyon near Page in Arizona

The specific location is signposted on the road.

What to see in Waterhole Canyon

You will find three areas on both sides of the road known as Downstream, Upstream y Upper Canyon.

The first area is the one that groups the highest canyons, almost 15 meters, and requires ropes and equipment to visit it, and can only be visited as part of an organized tour.

Downstream It is the area visited by tourists and Guided tours of Waterhole Canyon.

Although the narrow canyons are not as high, they are accessible and have more beautiful shapes.

En Page You can find companies that offer excursions in the area, which include Waterhole Canyon Tours.

Map: How to Get to Waterhole Canyon

Waterhole Canyon It is only 10 minutes away by car south of Page, just over two hours north of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado.

About the Author

José Luis Sarralde

Journalist and traveler throughout his life, José Luis Sarralde is the founder of Guías Viajar, where since 2008 he has been capturing his travel experiences around the world, specializing in cultural and scenic destinations in Spain and Europe.

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