Great view, clean when I visited, and free
Trip Snapshot
Best Time to Visit
Sunrise or sunset; March–May & Sep–Oct for mild temperatures
Open
Open 24/7 (no official gate or closing time)
Price Range
Free
Time Needed
30–45 minutes for the short walk, photos, and return.
Parking
Small gravel pull‑out on Ridgeview Dr (≈ 6 spaces, free)
The pictures shared in this review are for different places. Google maps does not take you to a nice overview. Very confusing.
Nice view on Lake Powell and Antelope Island. A lots of broken glasses (people are coming here to drink probably), so take care if you go there with children or dogs.
Great view. No potatoes.
Calm trail with a beautiful view
Why Visit Potato Hill Overlook
A quick, quarter‑mile walk leads to sweeping views of Lake Powell, Glen Canyon Dam, Antelope Island, and Page’s red‑rock mesas.
Description
Potato Hill Overlook sits on the north rim of Page, Arizona, just off the 10‑mile Rim View Trail. From its low sandstone knoll, visitors enjoy 360‑degree vistas of Lake Powell’s blue waters, the concrete face of Glen Canyon Dam, Tower Butte, and the vermilion cliffs that frame the city. The approach is an easy, family‑friendly dirt path rising roughly 50 ft/15 m, making it one of the quickest ways to catch a dramatic Lake Powell sunrise or sunset without a strenuous hike.
History
1957
Town of Page founded to house Glen Canyon Dam workers.
1963
Glen Canyon Dam completed; Lake Powell begins filling.
2002
Page Rim View Trail established, incorporating Potato Hill spur.
2020
Overlook gains popularity on social media for sunrise photography.
Features
Dirt footpath (≈ 0.25 mi/0.4 km one way)
Free roadside parking
Photo & sunrise/sunset viewing spot
Dog‑friendly (leash required)
Connection to Page Rim View Trail (10 mi loop)No restrooms, water, or shade structures on‑site.
Getting There
Car: 5 min drive from downtown Page; follow N Lake Powell Blvd → Ridgeview Dr to the signed Rim Trail/Lake View trailhead. Bike/Foot: Access via the Rim View Trail loop. No public transit serves the overlook.
Insider Tips
Local advice to help you make the most of your visit.
01Good to know
Arrive 30 minutes before sunrise or sunset for the best light.
02Be prepared
Wear closed‑toe shoes; the short climb is rocky.
03Local tip
Carry water
there are no services on the hill.
04Save time
Combine with a longer walk or bike ride on the Rim View Trail.
05Stay connected
Tripods are welcome and useful for low‑light photography.
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