Jul 06, 2017 this is an overview map of the grand canyon with nearby major highways and interstates and gateway cities. In the distance, rising abruptly from the desert floor, are the valleys three most prominent monoliths. You can either take a selfdriving tour or a guided tour. Many have said the view from the cabins is actually better than the view from the hotel rooms. If you make a appointment with navajo tours we will provide you a digital map to help you find the location.
Map of the main formations in monument valley, most of which are within the navajo tribal park, east of us 163 and hidden from it by the mitchell and wetherill mesas. But what you get are unbelievable sunset views over monument valley and a. Grand canyon west area owned by the hualapai indian reservation with the grand canyon skywalk glass bridge. Ask for translations in german, french, italian, japanese, spanish, chinese, czech, and italian or view them by choosing form the following list. Book a back country tour and i promise you wont regret it. With just one click i deleted this point from our road trip schedule, carefully kept in excel. Georeferenced maps are not a substitute for proper preparation and knowledge to travel on public lands. Guide to visiting monument valley for free west coast usa. For the best experience, check park hours and arrive early before the 15 mph traffic begins to stack up. Navajo nation for sunrise and sunset times in monument valley, click following link. Plan on spending at least two to four hours to get the most out of the experience. Be ready to embark on this 17 mile monumental scenic drive. But what you get are unbelievable sunset views over monument valley and a steak dinner cooked over a campfire.
You are experiencing one of the most majestic and most photographed points on earth. Please check with a local blm field office for the most up to date information and conditions disclaimer. As you can see on the map, wildcat trail is marked as the only hiking trail through monument valley that can be done on your own. Monument valley tribal park map majestic monument valley. Monument valley navajo tribal park travel usa lonely. Welcome to the navajo nations monument valley park. Once youre in the park, continue until you reach the parking lot of the view hotel and veer left. The view campground offers a new way to enjoy the park. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from april until october. Monument valley, the navajo nation, and quaint pioneer towns are the highlights of this region that is also home to four corners. The navajo nations monument valley park is a mere portion of the deserts grand circle, which encompasses mesa verde, arches, bryce, grand canyon, and zion national parks. Scenic driving bluff to monument valley there is little question youll love monument valley navajo tribal parks worldrenowned scenic drives, whether you explore the selfguided part or. Monument valley, the navajo nation, and quaint pioneer towns are the highlights of this region that is also home to four corners monument, the only place where four states come together. These sandstone sentinels were eroded by wind and water over eons of time.
Jul 28, 2018 navajo national monument is located on the navajo nation approximately 9 miles from hwy 160 at the end of az hwy 564. The best things to do in monument valley the wandering queen. This is a 6 and a half min insight into the road you have to drive down if you want to go around the scenic drive at monument valley, its fun. The scenic drive in monument valley includes 11 numbered stops, which are notated on the free map provided by the visitors center. Map of monument valley hotels and attractions on a monument. Monument valley navajo tribal park travel usa lonely planet. Its brickred spindles, sheerwalled mesas and grand buttes, stars of countless films, tv commercials and magazine ads, are part of the modern consciousness. Monument valley was so far away from our planned route i thought there is no option, we cant make it. Map of the valley drive, monument valley navajo tribal park, arizona. Monument valley is officially a large area that includes much of the area surrounding monument valley navajo tribal park, a navajo nation equivalent to a national park.
If youre not already in a fourwheeldrive vehicle, youll wish you were. The ultimate guide to a monument valley scenic drive. Navajo national monument is a free park that offers a picnic area and camping facilities so it is an excellent place for travelers to stop who are on their way to and from page, monument valley, and the grand canyon. A 17mile, graded dirt loop road within monument valley navajo tribal park allows breathtaking views of the better known monuments, including mittens, totem pole and the. Press the down arrow key to interact with the calendar and select a date. When viewed in an installed mobile map application, each map is designed so that your location can be displayed on screen in real time.
Welcome to monument valley navajo tribal park when monument valley rises into sight from the desert floor, you realize youve always known it. You will find the beginning of the loop at the northwest corner of the view hotel. Map of the valley drive, monument valley navajo tribal. Find a visitor center, a lodge porch with a grand view, campgrounds, and hiking trails at this quieter side of the grand canyon, open seasonally. Monument valley map check out tripadvisor members 15,553 candid photos and videos of the view hotel. Georeferenced map applications allow you to navigate using your mobile devices gps even without cellular reception. The route doesnt really begin until after you enter monument valley navajo tribal park, off u. Map of monument valley hotels and attractions on a. Oljato, for example, is also within the area designated as monument valley visitors may pay an access fee and drive through the park on a 17mile 27 km dirt road a 23 hour trip. In the navajo nation on the border of arizona and utah, the valley has been the backdrop for many movies and advertisements, ranging from marlboro cigarette ads to the films of john ford to back to the future 3 and forrest gump. Click the image to view a full size jpg 200 kb or download the pdf 1. Monument valley is a navajo tribal park 30,000 acres established in 1958 and located on the border of arizona and utah with in the 16 millionacre navajo reservation. Get a map of this iconic national monument because gps doesnt work out here. Valley drive kicks off where the pavement turns to dirt.
Near the four corners of the us, monument valley is easily accessible via highway 163. Navajo indian reservation with monument valley off map to northeast. Monument valley is located approximately 1 hour from our park near the utah arizona border off of hwy 163. No warranty is made by the bureau of land management as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of these data for individual or aggregate use with other. Best trails in monument valley navajo tribal park arizona. There are a variety of georeferenced pdf apps available for apple and android devices. Our private, fullyfurnished valley rim cabins offer a unique way to experience monument valley. Get directions, maps, and traffic for monument valley, ut. Navajo national monument provides free brochure and translation for visitors at the front desk. This scenic road is sometimes called the gateway to monument valley, the areas most distinctive and internationally known feature.
Scenic driving bluff to monument valley there is little question youll love monument valley navajo tribal parks worldrenowned scenic drives, whether you explore the selfguided part or book a deeper exploration with a navajo guide. Map of the valley drive, monument valley navajo tribal park, arizona map of. I made a terrain for it and expanded it with houses and ships by. Navajo national monument is located on the navajo nation approximately 9 miles from hwy 160 at the end of az hwy 564. Its brickred spindles, sheerwalled mesas and grand buttes, stars of countless films, tv commercials and. Monument valley rainbow bridge national monument hovenweep national monument natural bridges national monument. View, download or print this monument valley map pdf completely free. This great valley boasts sandstone masterpieces that tower at heights of 400 to 1,000 feet, framed by scenic clouds casting shadows that graciously roam the desert floor. This map is easily accessible and can be incorporated into any of your personal uses. A 17mile, graded dirt loop road within monument valley navajo tribal park allows. Everything you need to know for an epic visit to monument. Map of the valley drive, monument valley navajo tribal park.
The image shows the famous monument valley loop road map. Map of the valley drive the scenic, 17 mile road through monument valley navajo tribal park, arizona, showing all viewpoints, roads and formations. From the parks visitor center, your first view of monument valley is the panorama seen in countless photos and movies. Today youll learn everything about the amazing monument valley in arizonas navajo nation. Aug 14, 20 this is a 6 and a half min insight into the road you have to drive down if you want to go around the scenic drive at monument valley, its fun. Check out our interactive map featuring lodging, activities and points of interest in and around the park. Monument valley map picture of the view hotel, monument. You can choose from rv sites, or wilderness camp sites. Detail map of monument valley drive monument valley map. When we arrived at the monument valley visitor center, we were given the map shown above.
Drive the scenic loop of monument valley, monument valley. Looking for a great trail in monument valley navajo tribal park, arizona. I made this one first after i made this i decided to go on and build around it. Monument valley monument valley is perhaps the most famous example of the classic american west landscape. The ultimate excursion in monument valley is the day trip with an optional overnight stay on hunts mesa. The full park map is also available as a highquality art poster print from the npmaps death valley store. After an incredible couple of days in arches and canyonlands national parks, we headed south from moab, utah on u. Map of monument valley and the navajo tribal park, utaharizona, showing the major formations, roads and villages. This is my latest project i got inspired by the game monument valley so i decided to make a build like that.
That alone should tell you about the condition of the road. Download pdf map of the north rim and grand canyon lodge. With classic scenery, the view hotel and two new hiking trails to explore, fall is the perfect time to visit monument valley. The loop includes 11 numbered viewpoints and you can expect to spend between 24 hours in the park. Monument valley area scenic drives beauty on a grand scale. Monument valley weather report, historic temperatures and climate info, searchable lists of monument valley tourism offices and other helpful government agencies. Map of monument valley, utaharizona the american southwest. The monument valley navajo tribal park maintains a visitor center, campground and restaurant, with navajoguided tours operating from the visitor center and gouldings lodge. Valley of the gods these sandstone sentinels were eroded by wind and water over eons of time. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. The park is about 5,500 feet above seal level and accessible yearround. Numbers indicate the main stops along the valley drive the scenic road through monument valley navajo tribal park. The beautiful cedar mesa sandstone monoliths, pinnacles and other geological features of this enchanting area are known as a miniature monument valley. Apr 01, 2018 monument valley map monument valley scenic drive map.
National forest national monument 230 miles to yellowstone 155 miles to grand teton 300 miles to denver 30 miles to grand junction 55 miles to mesa verde 225 miles to boise 400 miles to reno 12 miles to great basin 180 miles to grand canyon 110 miles to las vegas utah map to request a free of. Monument valley map navajo nation, united states mapcarta. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. We opted to hike before doing this drive, so we hit midafternoon traffic on our drive, but it was still incredible. This is the new 2016 furnace creek map, zooming in on the main area of death valley that features the majority of visitor services. The monument valley 17 mile drive is the main attraction of this area. Everything you need to know for an epic visit to monument valley. Also, you will find the loop that can be done in monument valley by car, with the different stops and most outstanding viewpoints. The views are so amazing its hard to put into words.
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