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Although you can drive the road through Monument Valley yourself, for a deeper experience, hire a guide. You ‘ll learn about Navajo history and culture, plus have access to off-limit areas. Visitors must stay near the road and are not allowed to hike toward any of the formations unless accompanied by a paid guide.
The best time to go to Monument Valley is during the spring and autumn months, when temperatures are pleasant. During the summer, it can be very hot. Plus, this is when the Valley gets to be more crowded as many people are here during their summer vacations. In the winter, it does get very cold and it can snow here.
2 to 4 hours
50 miles
Monument Valley is a great place to visit & photograph but your detour is just too long for what’s gained. Recommend you save it for next time. Hope you are talking about South Rim of Grand canyon or else the detour is really out of the way. If you want to stay in Monument Valley , there is only one place: Goulding’s.
TO SUMMARIZE, THESE ARE THE BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN MONUMENT VALLEY : The Mittens and Merrick Butte: See the sunrise from the most famous viewpoint in Monument Valley . Hiking routes: Hike the “Wildcat trail”, the only route that you can hike on your own in Monument Valley .
The nearest towns are Mexican Hat, Utah —24 miles north east on Highway 163, and Kayenta, Arizona—26 miles south on Highway 163. The Monument Valley area is not only encompassed in the Navajo Tribal Park but is spread across the Utah /Arizona border, and includes the town of Oljato .
Must-Dos Drive Trail of the Ancients Scenic Byway. Experience Goulding’s Lodge and Guided Jeep Tours . Gaze Upon More Unusual Geology near Mexican Hat. Hike the Wildcat Trail. See a Sunrise Over Monument Valley. Soak up Monument Valley’s Dark Skies. Tour Monument Valley Drive. Visit Valley of the Gods and Goosenecks State Park.
Realistically, it is. But, if you are committed to visiting Four Corners , it’s worth it . We found the drive kind of fun. My daughter and I were road tripping through Arizona and Nevada, so it made sense to us to visit the monument.
Once you ‘ve entered Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, you ‘ll be able to self-drive around the beautiful terrain.
Highway 160 is one route that leads to the geologic wonder that is Monument Valley .