MarianReader, a frequent poster and Destination Expert for Tempe, AZ, replies: “How difficult is the Horseshoe Bend hike for a 74-year-old woman with some arthritis? Trying to decide if we should skip this…” Many prospective visitors in your shoes have gone to the one place people go to either assuage their fears – or confirm them: the travel forums of TripAdvisor ! You’ll be good to go!Īs for those who aren’t so sure where they stand, you’ll be glad to know that you’re not alone. Wear good walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat, and carry water. Since we know you’re busy, we’ll save some of you some time right now: 9 out of 10 of you who are in reasonably good health, not afraid of heights, and who walk regularly or participate in even a moderate exercise regimen will be able to make this “so-called” hike.
For some, it comes with a heaping helping of trepidation about the length and difficulty of the walk to the overlook. As travelers plan their spring and summer vacations to Northern Arizona, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Powell, invariably the topic of Horseshoe Bend comes up.
