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Kayaking - Antelope Canyon, Page Arizona 6/14/24

Writer's picture: Emily HackenEmily Hacken

Sample Itinerary:

8:00 am - 1pm - Kayak Lower Antelope Cyn (AM group)

1-2 pm - lunch

2-7 pm - Kayak Lower Antelope cyn (PM group)

8-10 pm Sunset at Horseshoe Bend Look our point. 0.7 mi paved walk from parking lot. $10/car. City charge. Accepts cash, debit, credit cards. National Parks Pass does NOT work here).


Directions: Antelope Point Launch Ramp - Put in and take out are at the public put in. When water levels are high to normal (summer) put in is at the end of the ramp to the right. When water levels are low (late summer/fall) put in is down a rocky slope on the left side of the end of the boat ramp. Vehicle parking is above the ramp. Bathrooms.


Cost: National Parks Pass


Activities:

Kayaking/Hiking Antelope Cyn -5 mi. Round trip. Takes about 5 hours (about 1 hour + one way to kayak, then additional time for hiking 1-2 hrs). Launch left and paddle through the main channel 1 mile to the opening of Antelope Canyon on the left. Paddle another 1 1/2 mile or so to the end of the channel. Pull out kayak onto the beach and then hike into the canyon as far as you would like. After about 10 min you get to a small ladder and then continue on. The most beautiful part of the canyon starts about 0.5 miles in and the canyon is about 2 miles one way. Trail does branch and you can take either trail. NOTE - paddleboards are not recommended - the open channel gets really rough water and it can be very difficult.


Bathrooms - at the top of the boat ramp

Cell Reception - spotty at the top of the boat ramp, none on the water

Dogs - not recommended


Gear/Packing List: Synthetic t-shirt & long sleeve, rain jacket, water shoes/sandals, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, swimsuit, towel (You will need to towel dry off kayaks & Paddleboards per invasive mussel rule so you may want 2 towels), snacks, kayaks, paddles, life jackets, dry bag, 2-3 L water in reusable water bottles with a loop to attach a caribiner or strap/string to your kayak(carabiner optional), National Parks Pass, wrist watch to keep time straight between AZ and UT time zones (optional)


Rentals: (reserve in advance in the summer)


Food Ideas:

  • Canyon Crepes  (

    Page, AZ great quality crepes for $10-12. no server to tip. Favorite place on trip. Down an alley way, but trust us it is delicious. Yummy crepes, but they had amazing salad options too!)

  • Ranch House Grille (Mexican - Trip Advisor review breakfast, lunch, dinner great food & service)


Time Zones to be aware of:

Area we are at has 2 time zones, Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) & Mountain Standard Time (MST).

MDT: (ex: 11:30am): Utah, Lone Rock Kayaking, The New Wave

MST: (ex: 10:30am): Lake Powell Resort, Page AZ, Antelope Slot Canyon Tour, Coyote & Owl Slot Canyon Tour, Antelope Kayaking, Horseshoe Bend.




Boat Launch


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