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Hanging Garden Guided Hike

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area · Arizona

Photo: NPS Photo/M. Prachthauser

Next time

Thursday, Oct 8 · 5:00 PM

Local time at the park

About this program

This is a 60-minute guided hike to the Hanging Garden site just south of Glen Canyon Dam on Highway 89. The hike is 1.5 miles total along mostly flat, even terrain. The hike includes several stops along the way highlighting the flora, fauna, history, and geology of the area. The ranger will guide the group to the Hanging Garden, then after concluding the program invite you to return to the trailhead with them, or you are welcome to further explore the area. The area closes after sunset.

Where to meet
The trailhead for Hanging Garden is on a dirt road just south of Glen canyon Dam on Hwy 89. Park your vehicle at the trailhead to begin the hike. Please do not block the road.

From the National Park Service.

Upcoming dates

  • Thursday, Oct 85:00 PM
  • Friday, Oct 95:00 PM
  • Saturday, Oct 105:00 PM
  • Sunday, Oct 115:00 PM

Schedule from the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, checked daily. Programs can change, so check before you go.

At the park that day

Weather

89° / 77°

few clouds · OpenWeather forecast

Sunset

6:00 PM

Thursday

No closures or road changes reported within 20 miles in the last week.

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