Antelope Canyon X and Other Slot Canyons near Page
Guide requirements, permits and rain rules for slot canyons
Antelope Canyon X and Cardiac Canyon
Antelope Canyon X is at the most southeastern part of Antelope Canyon. It is made up of two slot canyons with a short walk between them.
Cardiac Canyon
Cardiac Canyon is the most southern slot canyon in Antelope Canyon. It measures about 2,600 ft in length, and its canyon walls reach as high as 350 ft. The Cardiac Canyon hike is strenuous and suited to advanced to intermediate hikers.
Guides, permits and rules
Guide accompaniment is mandatory for Antelope Canyon X. Hiking and photography tours can be requested or booked by email. Reservations are made with Taa'didiin Tours, which the Navajo Nation lists under its Guided Tours tab.
Hikers in Cardiac Canyon are asked to carry a Backcountry Permit before departing. Antelope Canyon X also falls under the Navajo Tribal Park ban on dogs, which applies at all of its locations.
Other slot canyons near Page
The upper part of East Waterholes can be visited only on a guided tour, while the lower part of East Waterholes requires a Backcountry Permit. Wiregrass Canyon near Page is a sandy wash through a small canyon, and it needs some scrambling and detours. Slot canyons in the valley between US 89 and the Vermilion Cliffs are on the Navajo reservation and closed to the public.
Rain and flash flooding
Rainwater, especially in monsoon season, runs into the basin above the slot canyon sections and speeds through the narrow passages. The rushing water from monsoon-season rain carves the passageways.
Page, the nearby city
The nearby city of Page was founded in 1957 as a housing community for Glen Canyon Dam workers and their families. Private campgrounds are located in the City of Page. Each short-term rental in Page must carry at least $500,000 in liability coverage.
Flights and shuttles
Contour Airlines runs non-stop flights from Las Vegas Harry Reid Airport (LAS) to Page Municipal Airport (PGA), and PGA has non-stop service on Contour Airlines. National Park Express runs a daily shuttle between Page and Las Vegas.
Tours to browse
Antelope Canyon tours
Questions about the slot canyons
Frequently asked questions
Is a guide required at Antelope Canyon X?
Yes. Guide accompaniment is mandatory for Antelope Canyon X, and reservations are made with Taa'didiin Tours, which the Navajo Nation lists under its Guided Tours tab.
What is Antelope Canyon X made up of?
It consists of two slot canyons with a short walk between them, at the most southeastern part of Antelope Canyon.
How long is Cardiac Canyon?
Cardiac Canyon is about 2,600 ft long, with canyon walls as high as 350 ft. The hike is strenuous and suited to advanced to intermediate hikers.
Are dogs allowed at Antelope Canyon X?
No. Dogs are prohibited at all Navajo Tribal Park locations, including Antelope Canyon X.
Can East Waterholes be visited without a guide?
The upper part can be visited only on a guided tour. The lower part requires a Backcountry Permit.
Which airline flies to Page Municipal Airport?
Contour Airlines runs non-stop flights from Las Vegas Harry Reid Airport (LAS) to Page Municipal Airport (PGA).
When was the city of Page founded?
Page was founded in 1957 as a housing community for Glen Canyon Dam workers and their families.
More tours near you
Sources
- Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park | Navajo Nation Parks & Recreation
- Day Hikes - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)
- Slot canyon
- Antelope Canyon
- Page, Arizona
- Eating & Sleeping - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)
- Short-Term Rental - City of Page
- Page