Antelope Canyon is located in northern Arizona, USA. It lies between Lake Powell and the town of Page and is situated in the Navajo Nation land. The canyon is famous for its narrow, wavy walls and beautiful light beams that shine through the openings.
Antelope Canyon Location Map,Page, Arizona
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Top Attractions Inside Antelope Canyon
- Upper Antelope Canyon 鈥� Famous for its dramatic light beams and smooth sandstone walls.
- Lower Antelope Canyon 鈥� Narrow, ladder-filled passageways with stunning swirling rock formations.
- Light Beams (Upper Canyon) 鈥� Iconic sunrays shining through openings, best seen midday in summer.
- Corkscrew Formations (Lower Canyon) 鈥� Twisting sandstone curves perfect for photography.
- Navajo Guided Tours 鈥� Required tours offering cultural insights and safe access to the slot canyons.
- Canyon Entrances & Overlooks 鈥� Scenic desert surroundings showcasing the canyon鈥檚 unique geology.
Antelope Canyon Facts
| Official / Common Name | Antelope Canyon |
| Location | Navajo Nation land, near Page, Coconino County, Arizona, USA (LeChee Chapter, just east of Page / Lake Powell area) |
| Latitude & Longitude (approx.) | Upper Antelope Canyon: 鈮� 36.8619掳 N, 111.3743掳 W 鈥� Lower Antelope Canyon: 鈮� 36.9019掳 N, 111.4124掳 W :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} |
| Type / Geologic Formation | Sandstone slot canyon carved into Navajo Sandstone 鈥� formed by water & wind erosion (primarily flash-flooding) over millions of years :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} |
| Sections / Variants | Upper Antelope Canyon (Navajo: Ts茅 bigh谩n铆l铆n铆 鈥� 鈥渢he place where water runs through rocks鈥�) 鈥� Lower Antelope Canyon (Navajo: Hazdistaz铆 / Hasdestwazi 鈥� 鈥渟piral rock arches鈥�) :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4} |
| Approx. Length | Upper Antelope Canyon: 200 m (鈮� 660 ft) 鈥� Lower Antelope Canyon: 407 m (鈮� 1,335 ft) :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5} |
| Approx. Maximum Depth / Wall Height | Up to 120 ft (鈮� 37 m) in some parts of the canyon walls. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6} |
| Elevation (approx.) | 3,704 ft (鈮� 1,130 m) above sea level (base elevation for canyon area) :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7} |
| Managed By / Access Restrictions | Part of Navajo Nation Parks & Recreation (as a Navajo Tribal Park). Entry allowed only via authorized guided tours / permitted access since 1997. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9} |
| Why It鈥檚 Famous / Highlights | Iconic narrow 鈥渟lot canyon鈥� 鈥� with smooth, undulating sandstone walls, rich red-orange hues, surreal flowing shapes, and famous sun-beams (light shafts) 鈥� especially in Upper Canyon, creating a dramatic, photogenic landscape beloved by photographers and travelers worldwide. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10} |
| Typical Visitor / Tour Info | Guided tours only (no self-access) 鈥� Upper Canyon: easy walk (ground level), widely accessible 鈥� Lower Canyon: involves ladders/steps, narrow passages 鈥� requires moderate mobility. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11} |
| Best Time to Visit / Lighting | Midday (鈮� 10:00 AM鈥�1:00 PM) between roughly March and October 鈥� best for sun-beams & richly lit sandstone colors in Upper Canyon. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12} |
| Hazards / Warnings | Subject to flash floods during rain 鈥� can be dangerous; canyon narrowness requires caution. Guided-tour enforced for safety. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13} |
Distances from Antelope Canyon to Nearby Landmarks
- Horseshoe Bend 鈥� 11 km (7.0 mi)
- Lake Powell 鈥� 16 km (10.0 mi)
- Glen Canyon Dam 鈥� 9.6 km (6.0 mi)
- Page, AZ (town center) 鈥� 6 km (3.7 mi)
- Grand Canyon National Park, North Rim 鈥� 206 km (128 mi)
- Grand Canyon National Park, South Rim 鈥� 243 km (151 mi)
- Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park 鈥� 201 km (125 mi)
- Zion National Park, UT 鈥� 169 km (105 mi)
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