It’s critical if you want to take pictures. That latter is important if you just want to look and look again with awe. And large groups leave one with a feeling of being hurried. Large groups (like those in either of Upper or Lower Antelope) are noisy and don’t permit much personal attention from the guides. In none of my three trips through Secret have we been bothered by a large group, and on none of the three have we been hurried. Second, the Horseshoe Bend groups are small. TIm and Brandon are both local and both share knowledge of the area that others might not be able to or might not have the time to share. First, the special attention we received from Tim at the front desk while making our reservations and for the knowledge and insight of Brandon, our guide. Secret is similar to the others near Page but it is the best, in my opinion, for two important reasons. Those near Page, like Secret, are unique for their color. I’ve also hiked three other Page area slot canyons and several others throughout southern Utah. The approximately two hour easy hike is fabulous for the canyon, its light, the amazing twists and turns of the narrow wildly eroded multi-colored sandstone. Each time has been marvelous, each time I’ve brought a different group of friends, but this time, with Horseshoe Bend Tours was the best. I’ve visited Secret Canyon three times now, each visit at a different time of year.

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