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    We loved Monument Valley. The monuments walls and formations are beautiful. But have a special love for dessert and rocks. The artist were wonderful informative and kind. There is a food stand at the John Wayne point that makes Navajo tacos. OMG SO GOOD. we had the carnitas verde I want to go back just for this ladies tacos. I wish I had gotten her name. Also you can have your picture taken on horse back for fun. The horse was general and the man loved where he was riding his horse with a big smile. The people and place are a must. Please respect the land this is there home.

    West Mitten Butte
    Travis T.

    I love driving through Monument Valley. It is such an incredible place to visit and explore. Monument Valley is on Navajo tribal land and is known for its many reddish colored sandstone buttes. It is located on the Utah-Arizona state line near Four Corners. Monument Valley has served as the backdrop for many early western films directed by Director John Ford like "The Searchers" and "Stagecoach". Since then, many Hollywood movies have been filmed on location in Monument Valley like "Back to the Future III" and "Mission: Impossible 2". There are many great spots to take photos while visiting here. The most popular area is right before you enter into Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park next to The View Hotel. You can get a great overall view of the most famous of the sandstone buttes - West Mitten Butte, East Mitten Butte, and Merrick Butte. (they look like mittens) I recommend waiting till just before sunset for photos as the sun will really bring out the red color in the buttes. There is a fee to enter into the park. You also have to register your car to drive the 17 mile loop that includes many of the popular spots in Monument Valley like the John Ford's Point, Artist's Point, and the Three Sisters. Keep in mind that the loop is a dirt road and your car will get quite dirty. The two closest hotels for lodging are The View and Goulding's Lodge. Both have dining options and a gift shop that sells authentic Navajo jewelry and kachina dolls. They are within a few miles from each other. Goulding's Lodge is outside of the park and also has a museum and theater that shows John Ford movies. I have stayed at both and enjoyed my stay at both of them. If you don't want to pay to enter the park, there are many places in the surrounding area that you can take photos. One popular spot is the road that Tom Hanks' character suddenly finishes his marathon in the movie "Forrest Gump". I love the view in the background and it looks just like it did in the movie. Just be careful not to get hit by a car while standing in the middle of the road. Valley of the Gods is another area north of Mexican Hat that is fun to visit.

    Monument Valley
    Gus M.

    What an excellent place to come and visit. I am at John Wayne enthusiast, and I had a good time visiting the place and looking at all the sites. The tribe does a good job at hosting people here. I had a good time here.

    Breanna K.

    Beautiful sunset and made me feel like I was in a movie. I was surprised it wasn't super crowded.

    Priscilla C.

    Thankful I had a chance to see a these amazing natural wonders, folks at gift shop were kind, and welcoming.

    Janis R.

    Gorgeous rock formations, buttes and vista. Well worth a visit! We didn't pay for a tour, just drove ourselves. A tour would probably be even better. Look out for tourists in the road reenacting a scene from Forest Gump

    Monument Valley: West Mitten Butte
    Amanda L.

    Monument Valley is absolutely incredible. This is a Navajo Tribal Park, meaning it's on Navajo land, tribal land, so there is a fee to enter and explore the park that's independent of any tour fees you may have. It's $20 for 1-4 people in one car and additional people will be $5 (not 100% sure if that's per person or just anything over 4, I'm guessing it's per person though). If you come during the day (between 8 am and 2 pm), you could drive around about 50% of the park by yourself on a self guided tour. Be careful though because the roads are all dirt roads and your car will be covered in a layer of red dust by the time you leave the park. We could easily tell just from the cars parked in the parking lot who had just come from the park and who hadn't gone yet. For my family and I, we booked a guided tour, which I would HIGHLY recommend if you're interested in learning about the meaning behind all the mesas, buttes, and spires you'll see throughout the park and especially if you're interested in learning about Navajo history and get a small glimpse into their way of life. If you're here just for the photos of the cool rock formations though, then I'd say you probably wouldn't enjoy the tour as much and would recommend that you just get here early enough (probably 12 pm at the latest because the park closes to self guided tours by 2 pm) to drive through the park yourself. I love learning about the meaning behind everything though, how Monument Valley even came to be, why each rock formation is named what they're named, how the Navajo people live in this area, etc., so the guided tour was very worth it to me. PLUS, on the Navajo-guided tours, they can bring you into the park after 2 pm, so you can do sunset tours with them and ALSO have full access to the park, which is 50% more than what is accessible on a self-guided tour. Part of the reason is because a lot of these roads go through land upon which Navajo currently reside, so they only want guided tours have access to these roads and the other reason is because a lot of these pathways are much more difficult to drive through and require the skills of those who are used to driving them day in and day out. All in all, Monument Valley is 100% worth a visit. We were coming from Page, and it is really close by from there and was definitely worth the 2 hour drive over. Monument Valley is located right on the border between Arizona and Utah, so if you're anywhere within that vicinity, stop by and check it out! You will not be disappointed! :)

    Vic C.

    Monument Valley is definitely mother nature's gift to the world with its beautiful reds and browns sedimentary rock formation that occurred naturally by way of wind and water that have eroded over 50 billions of years ago. Monument Valley sits on Navajo Nation, which is located on the border of Utah and Arizona. You can enter Monument Valley from the Utah side and admission cost $5 per person. Please note that it is currently closed off to the public due to covid 19 (however there may be some private tours that may possibly still be operating that are willing to take tourists...). Please also note that this is not a national park (so if you do have the national park pass, it is not valid here). When this valley is open for the public, you are able to drive your own car here (~ 14 miles) on a dirt road (and yes your car will get quite dirty and so will your clothes so be sure to wear closed toed shoes and avoid wearing anything white or anything new). Along this road, you are able to see some of the must sees that include The Mittens, Three Sister, John Ford's Point, Totem Pole, Yei Bi Chai and Ear of the Wind. However a tour guide (for an additional fee) can take you to see more. I think when people see photos of Monument Valley, it may remind them of the American West since John Ford (the director) filmed several of his western films here (including Stagecoach that starred John Wayne). Definitely worth a visit to spend a day's worth exploring this park and getting all of your picture worth shots in. But be sure to bring a hat, plenty of water and wear sun block as it is all sun shining down on you during the day.

    Paul L.

    The sun does magic to the rock formations of Monument Valley but if I'm in the area when rain is expected, it's my preferred time to visit. Earth and sky seem to touch each other during storms and it's fascinating to watch the monoliths coyly hide in the drapery of brooding clouds.

    Hee Y.

    My friend and I paid for a tour ($100/person foe 2.5 hrs) of Monument Valley bc while you can drive in your own car or rented car along the unpaved roads, there are some parts that you cannot enter without a guide. The tour guide is pricey, but well worth it to 1) have someone else drive you in their company's car so you don't mess up your own, and 2) to see monuments you wouldn't be able to see if you were driving on your own and to also learn about Navajo life. The roads are unpaved because they want to preserve as much of the park as possible. I did see some 2 wheel drive passenger cars, but I can't imagine the fear and worry they felt because these roads are quite treacherous. There were pools of water (bc it just rained) and deep holes riddling the roads - nothing really suitable for any car so low to the ground. There are hiking trails if you to want to walk about - there's one that goes around one of the mittens. But honestly, the best views are from a bit of distance and height. The View Hotel has some really good views - apparently they shot Quantum of Solace there - if you go out onto the observation deck near the restaurant. If you stay there, you can wake up and go to sleep to the sunrise and sunset - the bits of gold and red light filtering in between the monuments. I enjoyed finally seeing what I had been seeing on movie or tv shows. For instance, we saw the cube where they shot Mission Impossible. If you get the chance, try and make it out here!

    Drew B.

    Tucked away on the southwest border of Utah and northeast border of stunning, rust-red buttes that's visual glory is one of the Southwest's best-kept secrets. Or, maybe it isn't much of a secret, if you've ever seen a John Ford / John Wayne western. Nobody really knew what they were missing in Monument Valley until the 1930s, when Harry Goulding -- a local who lived amongst the Navajos (it's on Navajo land) went out to Hollywood. Goulding waited in John Ford's office until the director took a meeting and changed the course of filmmaking ... and the area. One of the first thing to know it's a one-horse town. That is, if horses were hotels, or restaurants, or tour guides. The Goulding estate owns a good chunk of primo land there, and if you want to stay, it'll be with them. The lodges are great, the food and the overall service is so-so, but whatever you think of either, your reaction will be tempered by the awesome red buttes that the lodges and restaurant are right up against. If staying at the lodge, I recommend sitting out on your patio at sunrise and sunset ... the view is amazing. You'll definitely want to do a jeep tour. They kick up a lot of the red sand, so don't wear white. There are several to choose from ... we went with Majestic, almost any one you choose will be great. Three Sisters, the North Window, John Ford Point, Artist's Point, Spearhead Mesa, Elephant Butte, Navajo Hogan, Totem Pole -- figure out what is on your must-see list, and make sure your tour goes by them. Most do! Be sure to see some of the classic movies that were filmed here before you go: most famously, John Ford's Stagecoach and The Searchers; as well as Easy Rider, Forrest Gump, The Eiger Sanction, and recently a few episodes of Doctor Who. There's also some cool movie history, "Captain Nathan Brittles' Cabin" also known as "John Wayne's Cabin" ... a set piece from She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, a movie Wayne and Ford made here in 1949. Right near the cabin it is the Earth Spirit Theater, where a Ford/Wayne movie (usually The Searchers or She Wore a Yellow Ribbon or Stagecoach) plays nightly at 8. It's an unforgettable place ... I hope you love it as much as I did!

    Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park Visitor Center.
    Samson W.

    My parents and I visited this Navajo Tribal Park about two weeks ago during a week long bus tour throughout six states. This place has amazing views. You can choose to use your own vehicle or ride in a jeep. I would suggest riding in a jeep and having a real Navajo person do the driving as well as giving you a tour of their land. The tour guide that we had was very hilarious. He mentioned several times that a lot of movies have been shot in Monument Valley. I would also check out the gift shops as they have amazing and unique items that you can't find elsewhere.

    Diana F.

    Its was a stunning view... we did went around june it was hot what you expect. But it did end up a pretty exciting long ass trip... we all had fun in a summer hot weather

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    This is a majestic place on sovereign, sacred American Indian land. It's beautiful and tranquil. It's a must see for anyone!

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    Jeep tour was great. Our guy was great. Bring sunglasses, sun protection (hat), and maybe a mask to protect against dust. Canyon is awesome.

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    Moki Dugway - Moki Dugway

    Moki Dugway

    4.6(11 reviews)
    67.0 km

    Reading blogs online made my scared to do this drive. But after telling my husband about it there…read morewas no turning back. It was so much FUN. And in decent weather, it was easy in our SUV. We saw an RV coming down the pass which looked ridiculous and scary but we had a blast!!!

    Moki Dugway for those who are possibly wondering exactly what is a Moki Dugway....it's…read moresimple....this is a very short, yet windy and steep uphill drive for 3 miles and 1200 feet reaching the top of Cedar Mesa. So what makes it so special??? Well, for me, it was just the drive. For the 3 miles, it's on dirt road. The speed limit and it's posted is 5 MPH. Yes...go slow and take your time. I have a fear of heights so driving up...on the right hand side is the view of the surrounding desert area of Southeastern, Utah. And the drive up wasn't anything difficult or dangerous, but from time to time I had to sort of move over towards the left of the road just in case, lol...to be safe. That's all. But...I came here to Moki Dugway in early afternoon right after I completed exploring Valley of the Gods. And I'd basically say Valley of the Gods is a miniature version (or even on the same level) as highly acclaimed Monument Valley! I exited Valley of the Gods on the west side along Highway 261 and literally the start to Moki Dugway was like 1 - 2 miles down the road. There really weren't any official signs saying this was Moki Dugway, but signs were posted that you'll be driving uphill on a much elevated degree along a dirt road for the next few miles. So...you'll know you're on Moki Dugway when you see it. I found there to be plenty of little roadside pullovers to stop, get out of my car and not only appreciate the fresh air, but the scenic and wide open views among the heart of the desert of secluded Mexican Hat, Utah. And...I drove Moki Dugway up to the top of Cedar Mesa and didn't stop from there. Combined with Moki Dugway was heading to Muley Point. To arrive at Muley Point I made a left onto the first road at the top of the Dugway. There wasn't a sign for Muley Point. You just have to trust that it'll be the immediate first left up at the top. Then...it's an easy 5 mile drive along a gravel road to the overlook. Once again...there weren't any signs for Muley Point when I arrived...but I knew what it was because there was no road left to drive. From there, I exited my car and headed to see what Muley point was all about. Just a few extra points...there were posted signs at the start of Moki Dugway that no RV's were allowed to drive up it. And I can understand that. They're just too big. Also, my basic mid-sized car had no issues traversing it. When I visited here in early afternoon back in September....the good news about witnessing Moki Dugway is that I had the sun facing my back so my photographs came out nice, clear and vibrant. I'd recommend coming here in the afternoon instead of possibly fighting the sun in morning time. Some may think that Moki Dugway and Muley Point are completely remote, yet that's not true. I actually started my day hanging out at Goosenecks State Park nearby...then drove 17 mile Valley of the Gods for a few hours and ultimately headed towards Bluff, Utah and Natural Bridges National Monument the following day. Also, when I did drive up...maybe I passed just a few cars headed in the opposite down the Dugway. Point is...it's not a crowded landmark. I had cell phone reception from time to time from what I remember. Lastly I'd say about 3/4's of the way to the top of Moki Dugway, I found the best opportunities to pull my car off to the side, step out and grab good pictures. So, as you'd expect the higher I went and definitely towards the top of Cedar Mesa...were the ideal views and opportunities for photos. Although Moki Dugway wasn't 5 stars for me...(I mean the views were good, not totally off the charts) it was still certainly worthwhile to come drive it while I was in the area. Combined with other attractions around Mexican Hat, I'm a fan of it.

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    Moki Dugway - Looking across The Valley of the Gods from Moki Dugway.

    Looking across The Valley of the Gods from Moki Dugway.

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    Muley Point Overlook

    Muley Point Overlook

    4.3(6 reviews)
    61.1 km

    Great drive up the side of a Mesa. Wonderful views and a great spot to spend the night.read more

    Well, I guess...for those who are looking into visiting Muley Point Overlook...it does get combined…read morewith driving the 3 mile road - Moki Dugway. I was a fan of Moki Dugway and making my way up to the top of Cedar Mesa. But...Muley Point fell pretty flat for me. I have by far seen much better overlooks during my time. It's the truth. Muley Point was scenic, but I wasn't blown away by it. There was potential maybe for it to be great....but my biggest problem was that I wasn't able to capture that "wow moment". When I arrived here, btw....after driving up Moki Dugway, I found Muley Point by making my first left at the top of the dugway and then driving the simple 5 mile dirt road to the end...as far as I could go. Although there weren't any signs for it, at the end of the roadway I simply got out of my car and I knew I was there. This overlook was just frustrating for me. I wasn't able to put myself in any of the pictures because I was standing high up on top of rocks and boulders while trying to peer down and out into the distance. The angling down for pictures had no potential. Basically it's a straight drop down below. The viewing platform was very high up and the terrain of the windswept "goosenecks" valley was very low...especially trying to fit myself into any photos. I know I'm being quite picky, but I was disappointed with the experience. I was able to take pictures to the best of my ability capturing the sweeping landscape, but ultimately it was WAY TOO DANGEROUS to step too far out on the ledge just for the perfect pics. I had to stand from afar (to be safe) and this was a real buzzkill for me. I'll just say when you're here...you'll understand what I'm trying to relay. But certainly Muley Point had potential. If I had to relate and put into comparison of what the scenery was all about, I'd say it had a lot of aspects like Goosenecks State Park (which is not too far away) and some Canyonlands National Park type terrain. It wasn't colorful whatsoever....but the natural sweeping canyons and halls of cliffs made it understandable why tourists could be thinking it's great. But (for those who are still reading this, lol) Goosenecks State Park just a few miles down the road....had much much more of an accessible ledge to put myself into the pictures without hindering the balance and comparison between the landscape and my squatting body, lol. In all, I refuse to take selfie pictures...so if that's what you want...then it is what it is. I'm just saying Goosenecks afforded me a lot vantage points and opportunities along the overlook and ledge to make for memorable photos....just like at Horseshoe Bend (another place w/ similar geography)....who doesn't want to be in their photos, appreciating and peering out into the majestic distance? Basically saying...I just value putting myself in pictures, hehehe. Also, Muley Point did have "Canyonlands-esque" NP aspects to it, but Canyonlands was made for visitors and tourists to capture essential and beautiful moments...but just not here at desolate Muley Point. After walking back and forth and in and out of all the cracks and crevices looking for a proper spot to grab the essence of this overlook, I gave up. And...lots of the sections of Muley Point had me facing straight into the sun which altogether negated any ideal photography. In the end...I snapped a few pics and returned back along the 5 mile road to the end of Moki Dugway. Although there was virtually no one present at this overlook, I will say that you are allowed to camp here and for free! That's actually a great aspect of Muley Point. I did see 2 tents set up and somehow an RV camper as well though I'm not sure how the camper traveled up Moki Dugway which discourages large vehicles to make the trek. Maybe the RV was coming from the opposite direction where there's no elevated upgrades and or switchbacks climbing any mountains. Overall though, I guess if you're going to drive up Moki Dugway, you might as well go a little further and drive here to Muley Point....especially if you're looking to camp out for the evening. I could envision camping out during a pretty sunset and underneath the Southern Utah stars being quite pleasant. So, yeah...sorry for a being a downer about Muley Point. And sorry for being so detailed and pinpointed about my visit here. I guess I had high expectations about this viewpoint especially since I appreciated so much Goosenecks State Park and Valley of the Gods from earlier in the day. Just....I have witnessed much much better and more accessible overlooks along my travels.

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    Muley Point Overlook - Great camp spot

    Great camp spot

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    Monument Valley - Monument Valley:

    Monument Valley

    5.0(4 reviews)
    51.8 km

    Monument Valley is absolutely incredible. This is a Navajo Tribal Park, meaning it's on Navajo…read moreland, tribal land, so there is a fee to enter and explore the park that's independent of any tour fees you may have. It's $20 for 1-4 people in one car and additional people will be $5 (not 100% sure if that's per person or just anything over 4, I'm guessing it's per person though). If you come during the day (between 8 am and 2 pm), you could drive around about 50% of the park by yourself on a self guided tour. Be careful though because the roads are all dirt roads and your car will be covered in a layer of red dust by the time you leave the park. We could easily tell just from the cars parked in the parking lot who had just come from the park and who hadn't gone yet. For my family and I, we booked a guided tour, which I would HIGHLY recommend if you're interested in learning about the meaning behind all the mesas, buttes, and spires you'll see throughout the park and especially if you're interested in learning about Navajo history and get a small glimpse into their way of life. If you're here just for the photos of the cool rock formations though, then I'd say you probably wouldn't enjoy the tour as much and would recommend that you just get here early enough (probably 12 pm at the latest because the park closes to self guided tours by 2 pm) to drive through the park yourself. I love learning about the meaning behind everything though, how Monument Valley even came to be, why each rock formation is named what they're named, how the Navajo people live in this area, etc., so the guided tour was very worth it to me. PLUS, on the Navajo-guided tours, they can bring you into the park after 2 pm, so you can do sunset tours with them and ALSO have full access to the park, which is 50% more than what is accessible on a self-guided tour. Part of the reason is because a lot of these roads go through land upon which Navajo currently reside, so they only want guided tours have access to these roads and the other reason is because a lot of these pathways are much more difficult to drive through and require the skills of those who are used to driving them day in and day out. All in all, Monument Valley is 100% worth a visit. We were coming from Page, and it is really close by from there and was definitely worth the 2 hour drive over. Monument Valley is located right on the border between Arizona and Utah, so if you're anywhere within that vicinity, stop by and check it out! You will not be disappointed! :)

    It's a huge area with giant rocks that have cultural ties to the indigenous people in the area…read more It's worth it to stop and see!

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