Antelope Canyon
Antelope Canyon is a famous slot canyon in northern Arizona known for its curvilinear walls and light beams that shine down into the narrow passage. Visited by photographers and guided tours, it offers dramatic photo opportunities and a tactile scale that highlights eons of erosion.
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Geography
| Address | Antelope Canyon, Navajo Nation, near Page, AZ 86040, USAAntelope Canyon Access (tributary to Lake Powell) |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Southwest U.S. |
| Subregion | Mesa Plateau Regional Center |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Navajo County |
| District | Navajo Nation |
| City | Page |
| Neighborhood | LeChee Valley |
| Postal Code | 86040 |
| Timezone | AmericaPhoenix |
| Latitude | 36.8619 |
| Longitude | -111.3743 |
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12:55 PM LOCAL TIMEAntelope Canyon is a narrow, winding slot canyon in the Navajo Nation, south of Page, Arizona. Formed by flash floods and persistent erosion of Navajo sandstone, its sculpted walls feature smooth curves, thin chokestones, and a warm, honey-toned palette that shifts with the light. Visitors typically access the upper section via guided tour—this is the surface channel — while the lower section is more open and less visited. The canyon is best known for pencil-slits of daylight, which create dappled patterns and glowing shafts; these displays are seasonally dependent and best seen in midday hours. Photographers prize the canyon for its intimate scale and play of shadow and sun, but access is controlled to protect the fragile surfaces and preserve the visitor experience. Nearby are other Navajo-language landmarks and natural features, and the canyon offers options for short walks, photography stops, and Native-guided cultural tours—check access restrictions and booking requirements in advance.
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