17 Epic Adventures on a Las Vegas to Page AZ Road Trip You Absolutely Can’t Miss
Looking for some detour-worthy attractions between Las Vegas and Page?
Get ready for all the outdoor adventures from Las Vegas to Page AZ! There are so many beautiful places on this stretch of the American Southwest; I bet you will love it too.
Southern Utah and Northern Arizona are among my top 5 favorite places in the world! I’ve loved navigating this Zion to Horseshoe Bend stretch of the road trip so much that I’ve done it twice in one year now.
After an exhausting weekend in Las Vegas for the famous party EDC (hello, fellow ravers), I managed to get my camper van, Vander, stuck in sand. After attempting to dig Vander out with a bowl, failing, stopping a truck with a cardboard sign, and him finally towing us out, we were finally able to begin our Las Vegas to Page AZ road trip.
Tip: AAA can’t tow you out if you’re more than 100 feet away from a paved road.
Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend Tour
⭐️ Rated: 5 out of 5 Stars
The best thing to see in Page is the famed Antelope Canyon, and if you don’t have too much time, you can totally see it on a long day trip starting from Las Vegas. I even have a whole Antelope Canyon Tour from Las Vegas guide here.
how far is page Arizona from las vegas?
Google Maps says that the fastest route from Las Vegas, NV to Page, Arizona, takes 4 hrs and 25 minutes and 273 miles, but what fun is there in taking the quickest way?
If you look at the compilation of activities below, it took us a week to drive this distance. I was digital nomading on my computer at a 40 hr workweek, so I can only assume that it will take you less time than me.
Best Things to do on a Las Vegas to Page AZ Road Trip
1. The Hoover Dam
37 miles from Las Vegas NV | 309 miles to Page AZ
After gambling and eating your way through Vegas, your first stop from Las Vegas will be The Hoover Dam, just an hour’s drive outside Vegas. Named one of the most outstanding achievements of the 20th century, the Hoover Dam is visited by 7 million tourists per year.
Drive to the short walk at the neighboring bridge – Mike O’ Callaghan – Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge for views of Hoover Dam from the opposite side first. Then make your way to the Hoover Dam parking area for the top of the dam bird’s eye view.
Cat’s Pro Tip: For those with weapons or weed in their vehicles, Hoover Dam is on federal land. Security guards and K9 units check every car to ensure you do not have any contraband.
Address: Visitor Center 81 Hoover Dam Access Rd, Boulder City, NV 89005
2. Lake Mead
32 miles from Las Vegas NV | 279 miles to Page AZ
The water from Hoover Dam is a part of the larger Lake Mead National Recreation Area, which has plenty of hiking trails and water activities. Fed by the Colorado River, Lake Mead is the largest reservoir in the United States. If you have some extra time, relax at this desert lake for a bit.
3. Arizona Hot Springs
40 miles from Las Vegas NV | 312 miles to Page AZ
Another reason to stop at Lake Mead Recreational Area is to hike to Arizona Hot Springs. Not actually in Arizona, the hot springs trailhead starts just south of the Hoover Dam. This 3-mile hike through a slot canyon and a waterfall end with a relaxing soak in a 110°F hot springs pool.
GPS Coordinates of Trailhead: 35.979876, -114.696996
4. Valley of Fire State Park
46 miles from Las Vegas NV | 242 miles to Page AZ
Valley of Fire State Park was fire! As you get up the steep hill past the visitor center, the distinctive red sandstone tower on either side of the scenic drive before opening up to hoodoos, petroglyphs, and other iconic rock formations. (For the specific sights to see, this is a good guide here.) Make sure you don’t miss the shot below. When you get to this long stretch of road, climb up the highest rock you can find to get this view.
Address: 29450 Valley of Fire Hwy, Overton, NV 89040
5. Snow Canyon State Park
46 miles from Las Vegas NV | 242 miles to Page AZ
I’ve heard it said that if Zion wasn’t right next to Snow Canyon State Park, it might well have been a national park too. For those who are lucky to know about Snow Canyon State Park just outside the small town of St. George, you have won the lottery.
Snow Canyon rivals the beauty of its neighbor Zion National Park, but without its crowds. There are lava tubes, petrified sandstones (so cool!), and the usual desert open awesomeness. Plus, all the must-do hikes are moderately short, so you can see much of the park in one long day. (Here’s a very detailed Snow Canyon guide to decide which hikes and formations you would like to see.)
Address: 1002 Snow Canyon Dr, Ivins, UT 84738
6. Kanarra Creek Canyon Waterfall Hike
129 miles from Las Vegas NV | 163 miles to Page AZ
Doing this hike in the warmer weather of spring, summer, or fall would’ve been preferable to the cold November month that we did it in. Once you get to the slot canyon portion, this hike is like a smaller version of The Narrows in Zion National Park. You will be waddling through ankle to shin-deep in the water is unavoidable and ice cold. The coolest part of this hike was reaching the ladders. Beyond the ladder section was just more or less the same, but with even deeper water.
Do not street park. There is a dedicated parking lot, and the entrance fee is kind of high at $12/person…and we arrived only an hour before sunset.
Trailhead GPS: (37.538068, -113.175344)
7. Detour: Cedar Breaks National Monument
Roundtrip 2 hr added | 205 miles from Las Vegas NV | 147 miles to Page AZ
Kind of like a “mini Bryce Canyon,” the Cedar Breaks National Monument viewpoints envelop you within an Orange Creamsicle-colored geologic amphitheater on all sides. Wander amongst the subalpine bristlecone trees and wildflowers contrasting against the bare rock formations. As beautiful as this sounds, this two-hour detour was too long for this gal, but I’ll get them next time around.
Address: UT-143, Brian Head, UT 84719
8. Zion National Park
160 miles from Las Vegas NV | 116 miles to Page AZ
Zion National Park is one of America’s crown jewels. I’ve gone not only once, but twice in one year to make sure I covered both Angel’s Landing and hiking The Narrows, two of the most popular hikes within Zion National Park. Damn amazing places.
Both hikes are not easy or fast. I recommend getting an early start and don’t go later than noon; otherwise, you may not have enough time to return before sunset.
They are both strenuous hikes but not technically challenging or dangerous. Angel’s Landing hike does get narrow at the end, but I never thought I was going to fall or anything.
If you have the stamina to do both hikes on consecutive days, camp in Zion and make sure you have the energy to drive the rest of the scenic route, as there’s so much else to see!
👉 Rappel into a slot canyon then off-road through East Zion? Sign me up for this Elkheart Canyon and UTV Day Tour through East Zion!
The Narrows Hike
Satisfy your sense of adventure in the Narrows, a narrow canyon in Zion National Park. Trudge through shin to waist-level icy flowing river, earthy aromas, and otherworldly canyon shapes and depths.
This hike has no set route; you can turn back whenever you are ready. In the winter, you need to get decked out in a dry suit to — you know — not get hypothermia.
Angel’s Landing Hike
Angel’s Landing takes you 5,790 feet up a giant rock formation, a straight-up column! The last part of the hike is not for the faint of heart, as it is very narrow, very high, and not much in terms of railing protection. Once you arrive, you are awarded the best views of Zion Canyon.
Tip: Due to the popularity of Angel’s Landing, you now need to have a permit to hike it. Unfortunately, it is an online lottery system from the NPS. You can either try for the seasonal or the day before lottery. There is a small fee for every application.
Main Visitor Center Address: Zion National Park, 1 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale, UT 84767
9. Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
181 miles from Las Vegas NV | 94 miles to Page AZ
Head to Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park before sunrise or sunset to see why this state park got its name. As the light hits the sand at just the right angle and intensity, the soft shades of pink tint for just a lingering hour or so before turning into a more familiar orangey hue. Not just for walking, parts of this park are popular with off-highway vehicle enthusiasts too.
Address: 12500 Sand Dune Rd, Kanab, UT 84741
10. 4WD Only: Peek-a-Boo Slot Canyon (Red Canyon Slot)
210 miles from Las Vegas NV | 86 miles to Page AZ
If I were able to drive to the trailhead of Peek-a-Boo Slot Canyon, I 100% would have taken the chance. The colors of this slot canyon that I’ve seen seem to rival the most famous ones like Antelope Canyon, but way less crowds.
👉 I’ve heard that it’s too sandy for even a 4WD and that an ATV is the only way to go. So if you don’t have one handy, it might be time to sign up for this UTV Adventure Tour or this Guided Hiking Tour!
GPS Location Peek-a-Boo Slot Canyon (Red Canyon Slot) Trailhead: (37.154396, -112.573955)
Note: Not to be confused with Peek-a-Boo Gulch in the Grand Staircase National Monument (next to Spooky Gulch), which I would recommend checking out too! The main feature is a tear-drop hole to enter through, the “Peek-a-Boo” part.
Peek-a-Boo Gulch Trailhead GPS Location: (37.476722, -111.220222)
11. Detour: Bryce Canyon National Park
Roundtrip 2 hr added | 260 miles from Las Vegas NV | 151 miles to Page AZ
The largest concentration of Hoodoos on the planet is in Bryce Canyon National Park. If you don’t know what hoodoos are, it’s basically rocks balancing on narrower sediment forming mushroom heads. Now add the Orange Creamsicle color and the subalpine bristles, and Bryce Canyon turns into a wonderment for the eyes.
Visitor Center Address: UT-63, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764
Budget Tip! If you plan on going to more than two national parks this year, save money by buying a National Park Pass.
If you’re continuing up into Utah, check out these other Best National Parks in Utah
12. Kanab
199 miles from Las Vegas NV | 74 miles to Page AZ
A surprisingly touristy town, Kanab offers visitors hip restaurants, trading post souvenir shops, and usual small-town America stuff to do. But what is even more incredible is that Kanab is a hub for all the crazy amount of hikes surrounding it.
Visitor Center Address: 745 US-89, Kanab, UT 84741
13. Buckskin Gulch
245 miles from Las Vegas NV | 44 miles to Page AZ
Buckskin Gulch was my first impressive slot canyon, and I was amazed at every turn. I remember seeing my first pink hue, and I took 20 pictures, thinking it was the last time I would see that color on the hike.
Boy, was I wrong. The massive rocks tower over you at the intersection (pictured below) before opening up into this beautiful area.
👉 I couldn’t imagine a more beautiful place…(until I got to Page). Even if you’re not a confident hiker, you should still see it for yourself with this Private Buckskin Gulch Tour or this small-group option.
If you are going yourself, I would recommend going to Buckskin Gulch via Wire Pass. The entirety of Buckskin Gulch is 15 miles long. Wire Pass allows you to cut right into the middle of the slot canyon at an impressive intersection after only 1-2 miles of meh-ness. Both right or left from the intersection have equally remarkable bits.
Tip: Sometimes, pools of water block the hiking path. Also, it is unsafe to be in a slot canyon for flash flood reasons if it is raining.
GPS Location Wire Pass Trailhead: (37.018958, -112.024722)
14. The Wave (Permit Needed)
247 miles from Las Vegas NV | 46 miles to Page AZ
A smooth orange rock formation lies before you in a smooth wave etched out with a lighter colored lining. It’s one of the biggest of its kind, taking up your whole view.
The Wave is so popular and fragile that there is a super restrictive limit to visit the formation at only 64 people per day max! It’s not even an easy hike, at 6.5 miles roundtrip.
How to Enter for The Wave Lottery
It used to be that at 8am every morning, hopeful applicants would gather at a Kanab school gym, to submit themselves for a chance to win the lottery for “The Wave.”
But since then, The Wave permit has moved online, which in my opinion is going to make it infinitely harder. Also, I’m salty since I’m not good at pre-planning.
Permit for the Wave: Apply for the permit lottery here
15. Toadstool Hoodoos
243 miles from Las Vegas NV | 29 miles to Page AZ
Located in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, the Toadstool Hoodoos is an area where balanced rock formations look like mushroom heads. It makes you wonder how the hell they haven’t fallen…yet. The softer sediment below erodes the underbelly of the firmer rock, balancing some of these formations to impressive lengths.
Tip: There are a lot of areas with Hoodoo’s, so missing this one isn’t regretful.
GPS Location Trailhead: (37.101110, -111.873263)
16. Alstrom Point
280 miles from Las Vegas NV | 42 miles to Page AZ
Hands down, Alstrom Point is one of the best places to marvel at panoramic views of Lake Powell. Not the most accessible location to get to, there is a barrier to entry to this must-see location.
Just across the Utah border in Big Water, a harrowing 25-mile off-roading experience takes 1.5hrs to get to the ultimate lookout. Most vehicles will make the first 15 miles, traversing across the Martian landscape of gray mud mounds.
Alstrom Point Route Recommendations
My Ford E-350 van made it to the end of the trail with some difficulty, but I may have been the only non-4×4 or truck in the vicinity. Until the last 2 miles, I found it was doable for most SUVs, of which you may need to hike to.
Tip: I recommend attempting the drive to Alstrom Point in the daytime. The road sometimes disappears, and there are no railings to save you from the canyon’s dramatic drop.
If you make it, I promise you will be rewarded with a view of your life! That beauty, especially at sunrise, is seared into my memory forever.
GPS Location: (37.058900, -111.364700)
17. Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend is a horseshoe-shaped meander of the Colorado River with spectacular views of the surrounding red rock cliffs. From its perch 1,000 feet above the river level, visitors can take in panoramic views of this landscape.
On sunny days, one can spot a rainbow created by the mist from the river below or watch as rafts pass through the canyon’s tight curves.
Can you see Horseshoe Bend without a tour?
Yes, you can visit Horseshoe Bend without a tour. It’s only a 10-15 minute walk from the parking lot, and it costs 10$ to enter. However, many tour companies like Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend Tour offer this point of interest as a destination stop. However, Antelope Canyon cannot be visited without a Navajo guide.
End Route: from Las Vegas to Horseshoe Bend in Page, AZ
You’ve finally made it from Las Vegas to Page Arizona! Being a total tease, I’m ending this post on Horseshoe Bend, one of the most famous landmarks in all of Arizona. But, there are just so many things to do in Page, AZ, that I made it into a separate article!
Where to Stay in Page, Arizona
Welcome to Page, Arizona! This serene town is blessed with stunning natural beauty but limited accommodation options. Almost all places to stay are well-known hotel chains, but even the nice ones are relatively inexpensive.
Here is an option for each budget:
Hyatt Place Page Lake Powell
⭐ RATING: 8 out of 10 Stars (500+ reviews) | $$$
For travelers who want to R&R with a view, we recommend Hyatt Place Page Lake Powell. Overlooking the Glen Canyon Dam in the heart of Page, Hyatt Place offers spacious rooms with a clean, modern look. Of course, more brownie points for the fitness center, well-stocked bar, and awesome outdoor pool & patio chill area.
Sleep Inn & Suites Page at Lake Powell
⭐ RATING: 8.5 out of 10 Stars (1400+ reviews) | $$
A mid-range option is booking a stay at Sleep Inn and Suites Page at Lake Powell. Rooms here come equipped with all modern amenities for a good night’s sleep. The hotel has an indoor pool, and guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast every morning.
Super 8 by Wyndham Page/Lake Powell
⭐ RATING: 8.1 out of 10 Stars (900+ reviews) | $
Jump in for a refreshing dip in this Super 8’s outdoor pool after a day of exploration. Located just off the freeway minutes away from the downtown area of Page, you can easily access local restaurants and shops. The rooms are basic but have all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay.
Cautions on a Zion to Horseshoe Bend Road Trip
Winter Closures
If you are going in the winter, watch for black ice and winter storm and check the NPS official sites for park road closures. For many national parks, only a portion may be accessible in the winter months.
Flash Floods
Plan your southwest road trip well! There is always a risk of flash floods in desert areas, especially in slot canyons. If it is raining, it can be hazardous to be in a slot canyon, so check the weather or evacuate if the weather takes a turn drastically.
FAQs About a Roadtrip from Las Vegas to Page Arizona
Page is approximately 280 miles from Las Vegas, and the easiest way to get there is by car. Flights from Las Vegas to Page are available but very pricey. Renting a car from Discovercars may be a better option for you if you are considering flying.
Absolutely! Page is home to some of the most spectacular natural wonders, including Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell, and Rainbow Bridge National Monument. They are all worth the visit.
Page is only 2.5 hours away from the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park which makes it a great day trip destination. Although, with so much to explore, it’s best to dedicate an entire day, at least, to the Grand Canyon.
Ideally, you need at least 2-3 days to fully explore Page. Many of the best outdoor activities include hiking in Antelope Canyon, kayaking on Lake Powell which take more time than just the viewpoints.
The closest Arizona town to Las Vegas is Kingman, which is located 105 miles southeast of Las Vegas. Page is only 10 miles south of the Utah border.
Page is only 10 miles south of the Utah border.
Page is pretty cheap, aside from the fact you have to join organized tours to Antelope Valley and many other attractions on Navajo Reservation. Many accommodation options are the cheapest I have seen in all of America with very reasonable restaurants to choose from.
Bucket List Worthy: Where should I stop between Antelope Canyon and Las Vegas?
Hopefully, you’ve discovered some awesome detour-worthy things to do to add to your route between Zion and Horseshoe Bend on a Las Vegas to Page Arizona road trip.
If you don’t have a week to hit everything on this route, then here are a few bucket list-worthy stops that you should prioritize on your Las Vegas to Page AZ road trip. Happy planning on the rest of your Southwest USA road trip itinerary!
- Valley of Fire State Park
- Snow Canyon State Park
- Zion National Park
- Buckskin Gulch
- The Wave
- Alstrom Point
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Where to Next?
If you’re looking for how to get to some of these other popular places in the American Southwest, I may have a post on them:
- Page AZ: Upper Antelope Canyon, Lower Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Kayaking the Colorado River, Glen Canyon Dam
- Northern Arizona Road Trip: Grand Canyon National Park, Sedona
- Grand Canyon Tours from Las Vegas: Find the best bus tours from Sin City
- Sedona Jeep Tours: Discover the best off-road Sedona adventure
- Las Vegas: If you’re looking for fun things to do within Vegas
- Death Valley Tours from Las Vegas: Head out to the hottest, lowest, driest place on Earth
- Northern New Mexico: Four Corners National Monument, Shiprock Monolith, Bisti Badlands
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Catherine Xu is the founder and author of Nomadicated, an adventure travel blog that helps travelers cross off their bucket list. Since discovering traveling in 2015, she has lived and journeyed to 65 countries across 5 continents and vanlifed the west coast USA for 2+ years. These days, she splits her time in Southeast Asia and California while sharing her travel stories and resources based on first-hand experiences. Catherine's other works has been referenced in major publications like MSN, Self, and TripSavvy.