During July and August, this can happen as early as 11AM each day.

Warning: When the temperature reaches 110☏ (43☌), Antelope Canyon will probably be closed, for your safety, due to excessive heat.

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions.

Not recommended for travelers with back problems.

* *Face masks are now optional for Navajo Nation tours but policy requiring them may be reinstated at any time at the discretion of Tribal Leadership.

No matter which canyon you pick you will find that you leave with memories and photos that will last a lifetime. If something like this happens the Canyons must be shut down and Medicine Men are brought in to perform ceremonies and purify the area. In years past people have also dumped burial remains in the Canyon. Please treat them with the respect that they deserve and do not leave any trash or graffiti in the canyons. Please remember that all of the Canyons are sacred to the Navajo People and that they are allowing you to take these journeys through them. If your guides tell you that its time to leave the canyon or that conditions are not safe, please listen to them. Even slight angle changes make a huge difference in perception!Īll slot canyons are formed by Wind and Water so pay attention to weather conditions. Once you descend into the canyon you will find yourself in a world made of Rocks and sand of all types of colors and textures. However the pace is slow so take your time and you should be ok. The most difficult portion of this hike is the initial descent into the canyon via five flights of stairs. Whereas Upper Antelope Canyon is shaped like an “A” with a wider pathway that narrows as you approach the top of the canyon. Lower Antelope Canyon is shaped like a “V” with a narrow pathway that opens up to the sky. Some people say that lighting for Lower Antelope is better in the early and late morning however its always possible to get fantastic photos due to the ever changing rock, atmosphere and Lighting conditions. They will also take the time to point out all of the angles for each of the unique rock formations such as the “Lion”, “The Eagle”, “The Wave and the Lady in the Wind” The Guides are very knowledgeable and will help you to get the most out what ever equipment you are using to photograph the canyon. During the Summer the temperatures can get very high so please remember to take plenty of hydration. The entire Tour from start to finish requires about 1 mile of walking so all members of your party should be in reasonable good health. It is also a more Physically demanding tour that will have you descending and ascending ladders, uneven sand floors stepping over small boulders.

This slot canyon is longer (about 600 yards) and is situated below ground.

Kens tours of lower antelope