Monument Valley

Beautiful drive in the valley. If you like dirt roads with spectacular views then this is the place. I really liked it here and lot of photo spots. I did not hike but only drove through. You have to buy ticket to get here. Tours are also available but I preferred to drive around.

Monument Valley was on my bucket list for a long time, not because of the iconic forest gump photo (best taken when leaving the park) but because of the iconic mesa’s that you can see as you drive around the park. The entrance fee for the park is $8. Not bad at all when you consider the various national parks in Utah and Arizona. However, I will say the view from the visitor center is really what you’re paying for. I do believe it’s very modest, but outside of that the tours and drives down by the mesa’s are cool but I wouldn’t pay for the tour. Just attempt the drive, make sure you have good clearance and good tires. I drove a Toyota Corolla 2021 hybrid and did fine. It’s like driving on the big island of Hawaii. Don’t be a 🐱 A lot of people are traveling from out of state or international so if you decide to drive down the trail be aware people are very on edge and drive with a little too much caution in my opinion. I don’t know if I’d return, maybe to catch the sunrise, or the moon setting on the mesa’s but others wise just plan your trip accordingly and you’ll enjoy it. I left cedar city at about 5am, got to the park around 11, and left around 2pm to get back home before sunset. Don’t know if I’d stay in the park, however those moonsets on the mesa’s that you see online are pretty dope. Here are some photos shot on an iPhone 17 Pro for references.

This is another great place to see the special Geography in middle-west area. The views during the tour are stunning. The roads inside are unpaved and very steap in some spots, so a 4x4 vehicle with higher clearance is obsolutely a must. We jioned the tour though we did rent a 4x4 vehicle. The guide was nice and helpful, giving some introduction of the spots. There is no washroom during the tour which can last about 2 hours around, so use washroom before jumping onto the vehicle. Strongly recommended.

Definitely with the stop! It was amazing to see at sunrise and sunset. The drive took about 1.5 hours. We enjoyed staying at the view hotel and they showed stagecoach outside at night. Food options were lack luster but still an incredible experience.

A very beautiful nature reserve. One of the most iconic photo and landscape spots in the West, or rather, the Midwest. Often seen in movies. Generally, it's only accessible by car for the average visitor, but even driving through the national park requires a car. An SUV with some ground clearance is recommended.

Monument Valley is absolutely stunning—truly a sight to remember! The sandstone formations are breathtaking, especially at sunrise or sunset. The area feels peaceful and otherworldly. The drive can be a bit rough, and facilities are limited, but the views make it worth it. Highly recommend for anyone who loves natural beauty and photography.

Place is absolutely stunning. Visited twice already. But Native American prices are just outrageous, everything in the tribal center costs a fortune ! We did horse back riding one hour for 110$ which was great.

Worth the drive if you've always, wanted to see it. But be advised it is a LONG drive up there and it's in middle of NOWHERE, and it's hundreds of miles before you find any type of city with more than maybe one or two houses and a, small gas station. But the view, spectacular and photos simply don't do it justice.