Wide Angle Lens – Goes without saying really.Polarizer – For control of reflections, glare and colour saturation.Heavy Tripod – The winds get pretty aggressive so if your tripod is super light you’ll need some weights.Rain Cover – We were there mid May and it rained a lot. ![]() For an excellent map of the loop road and valley go here. Private residents live in the valley itself and you’ll pass their homes on the loop road so be careful not to accidentally trespass on private property. I watched one guy in a nice new Mustang creep his way out of the valley – that must have been one slooooow drive. We were in a large 4X4 SUV with plenty of clearance so we had no problems. It ranges from smooth sand to brutal potholes to slick rock and will seriously test the suspension of your vehicle. The Loop road that snakes through the valley is 17 miles long and unpaved. If you hire a Navajo guide you can get access to much of the valley. It’s called the ‘Wild Cat Trail’ and takes you all the way around the West Mitten Butte. There is only one walking trail that is accessible without a Navajo guide and you can access it from the car park at the visitor centre / View hotel. When you hit the 160 take a left and go North-East to Kayenta and then join the 163 to Monument Valley which is left again. From Pageĭrive East on the 98 to Kayenta. You’ll have to pay around $5 per person per day at the toll booth to get access to the valley. When you get to the main intersection in Monument Valley simply turn left up Monument Valley Road. It’s a very easy drive down from Moab, just follow the 191 South and then take the 163 Scenic Route. Even though I hated myself for doing it I’m still pretty happy with the results. ![]() ![]() I wrestled with my inner snob for a whole 5 minutes before giving in and trying to take my own interpretation of the cliche valley overlook. It’s barren, desolate plains are interrupted by these giant sandstone monoliths (known as Buttes) that slice into the sky and seem strategically placed to make beautiful compositions for photographers and painters.Įven though you’ve probably seen the classic shot of the West and East mittens from the main hotel viewing area I defy you to resist taking that shot. It’s one of the most imposing landscapes I’ve ever seen or photographed. Monument Valley is one of those places that makes you go ”Woah” even if you hate that particular declaration of modern slang.
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