Kayak Horseshoe Bend
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- DDalia Gorman· 2 months ago
Horseshoe Bend was absolutely stunning & well worth the visit. We went this month of June for my birthday! the weather was perfect with clouds adding extra character to the landscape. The views are breathtaking seeing the Colorado River curve around the canyon. But being inside the canyon is something photos can’t fully capture. The short walk to the overlook is easy, and once you arrive, the scenery is unforgettable. The mix of sunshine and clouds made for amazing colors and great photos. If you’re visiting the area, Horseshoe Bend is a must-see destination! Thank you to KHB team!
- TTori Trout· 4 months ago
We kayaked Horseshoe Bend in September 2024 and it was the BEST experience! The staff was super helpful throughout the whole process, and having the back haul made it that much easier!! After almost 2 years, we still look back fondly on this day as one of the most incredible experiences and in my opinion, the best way to see Horseshoe Bend! I recommend this to anyone I know going out West, and will absolutely do it again if we get back out there!
- GGary Stanyer· a month ago
I cannot tell you how much fun it was I Used to own an operate a charter company in Key West, Florida with five captains and three boats. She is very personable pointed out everything that needed to be done. Show us the safety stuff. Very impressed.
- RRobyn Loselle· 2 months ago
This was such an amazing experience!!! Barry was so knowledgeable and gave us a nice boat ride before dropping us off where we kayaked the rest of the way! The scenery was beautiful, as well as the memories made (:
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Typical flow by month
1922 to 2026
The water at Kayak Horseshoe Bend typically runs highest in June, at a median 17,200 cfs, and lowest in October, at 8,430 cfs. The highest flow on record for any single day is 124,000 cfs, in 1957.
| Month | Typical (cfs) | Usual range (cfs) | Relative level |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10,200 | 5,350 to 13,700 | |
| February | 9,570 | 6,280 to 12,200 | |
| March | 9,770 | 7,660 to 11,800 | |
| April | 11,600 | 9,640 to 17,700 | |
| May | 16,000 | 10,400 to 35,700 | |
| June | 17,200 | 11,900 to 45,800 | |
| July | 15,000 | 11,900 to 20,900 | |
| August | 13,400 | 8,830 to 15,900 | |
| September | 9,770 | 6,330 to 13,300 | |
| October | 8,430 | 6,540 to 10,900 | |
| November | 8,555 | 6,710 to 11,600 | |
| December | 9,320 | 5,770 to 13,200 |
Typical is the median of each month’s daily median values, and the usual range runs from the median 25th to the median 75th percentile, across about 105 years of record. Statistics published by the US Geological Survey for Colorado River at Lees Ferry, AZ (site 09380000). Conditions on any given day can fall well outside the usual range. Check the current reading before you go.
Current conditions
Streamflow
9,100 cfs
Normal (42nd)
Water level
8.42 ft
Water
70°F
High today
88°F
Wind
9 kt
Gusts 10 kt
Rain chance
8%
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