Monument Valley
Monument Valley’s red sandstone buttes rise above Navajo land, with the two Mittens framed from the visitor centre terrace.
Look east from the terrace for West Mitten, East Mitten and Merrick Butte, then explore the rough Valley Drive. High clearance or 4x4 is recommended; motorcycles are prohibited. Hiking beyond the Wildcat Trail requires a certified Navajo guide, and alcohol is illegal on the Navajo Nation. At Forrest Gump Point, photograph from the shoulder and stay out of the live highway.
- Best light
- Sunset
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct
- Time needed
- Half a day