People with mobility issues might have trouble with Lower Antelope Canyon. They are quite stable but are somewhat narrow and steep. At the entrance, you will descend a series of metal staircases anchored to the wall of the canyon. It is amazing that there is such a spectacular canyon below, but you basically can’t see it from above. Our tour began with a short hike to the mouth of the canyon. We were able to park our car at the facility where there are indoor and outdoor areas to relax while waiting for your tour to depart. Ken’s Tours has a facility at the entrance to the trail head. We selected Ken’s Tours for Lower Antelope Canyon. While Upper and Lower Antelope Canyons are quite similar, there are some logistical differences which might influence your choice if you only have time to take one tour. Lower Antelope Canyon is on the north side of highway 222 and Upper Antelope Canyon is on the south. The entrances are basically right across the street from each other. Since Antelope Canyon is located on Navajo Tribal Lands, you must have a Navajo guide to tour either portion. The trail leads to views of the canyonlands, Lake Powell, Glen Canyon Dam and dramatic rock formations in the area.Upper and Lower Antelope Canyons are part of the same canyon system. Hikers can find more trail time on the 9.8-mile Page Rimview Trail. Lower Antelope Canyon attracts the more adventurous, who navigate a longer sandy hike to get to the canyon and maneuver several elevation changes with stairways and ladders to get into the canyon. To get back to the parking area visitors take a 20-minute trek on sandy trails with sections of steep metal stairs and walkways along the way. Upper Antelope Canyon is the easier section to hike, with ground-level entry. While the hiking terrain in the area is mostly flat, the sand and sandstone surface is always tricky on your footing.

The Lower Antelope Canyon tour is equally impressive, immersing visitors in the swirling embrace of sandstone walls. The Upper Antelope Canyon tour is the more popular route because more sunlight enters the canyon and the walls reach up to 120 feet. Shaped by millions of years of water and wind erosion, the magnificent canyon was named for the herds of pronghorn antelope that once roamed the area. Several authorized tour operators in the area lead groups to the canyon and impart their knowledge about the area’s history and geology. Guided tours are required to visit Antelope Canyon, located on private land within the Navajo Nation.

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