Glen Canyon Dam Overlook

The Glen Canyon Dam Overlook (sometimes called "The White House") is a simple down-and-back to a viewpoint on the rim of Glen Canyon. It generally doesn't take more than 20 minutes to hike down, look at the river, and hike back.

At the base of the well-marked trail is a viewing area. Directly upstream from the viewing area lays Glen Canyon Dam, one of the largest dams in the United States, and the reason for Lake Powell's existence.

At a Glance

Location:
Website:
Fee/Permit:
Best Time to Go:
GPS Coordinates: 36.937488
-111.484325

How to get there

Drive north on US89 to Page. Pass the Wal-Mart and the 1st right hand turn for Lake Powell Blvd. Pass the NPS headquarters, and turn left at the Denny's onto Scenic View Drive. If you pass the second exit for Denny's or reach the dam, you've gone too far. Make a right at the sign for the scenic view, and park in the parking lot.