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So I drove through the night, to get here before sunrise. Unfortunately the trail is closed until the visitor center is open, which was after sunrise. I was able to race down the trail and see why some 120-200 Navajo called this home at one point. It is perfectly placed to get shade through morning and a spring is nearby.
So I drove through the night, to get here before sunrise. Unfortunately the trail is closed until the visitor center is open, which was after sunrise. I was able to race down the trail and see why some 120-200 Navajo called this home at one point. It is perfectly placed to get shade through morning and a spring is nearby.
These trees were so contrasted with the red and gold cliffs and ground all around.
So I drove through the night, to get here before sunrise. Unfortunately the trail is closed until the visitor center is open, which was after sunrise. I was able to race down the trail and see why some 120-200 Navajo called this home at one point. It is perfectly placed to get shade through morning and a spring is nearby.
As I walked back up the path saw this dead tree. Even though I was only a mile or so away from the actual ruins, I could not imagine walking to and from that every day. It is thousands of feet in elevation gain/loss getting to the bottom of this canyon.
Kayenta Monument Valley Inn

Kayenta Monument Valley Inn

3 out of 5
Junction Highway 160/Highway 163 Kayenta AZ
The price is ₹10,032 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
₹10,032
₹12,176 total
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kayenta. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,458 reviews)
The room was spacious, immaculate, and comfortable. Staff was courteous and professional. It was an enjoyable experience.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Kayenta Monument Valley Inn
Goulding's Lodge

Goulding's Lodge

3 out of 5
1000 Main Street Oljato-Monument Valley UT
Stay at this lodge in Oljato-Monument Valley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,237 reviews)
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Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

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The View Hotel

The View Hotel

2 out of 5
4 miles East Highway 163 Indian Route 42 Oljato-Monument Valley AZ
Stay at this hotel in Oljato-Monument Valley. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. Popular attractions Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (28 reviews)
The hotel has amazing views and is overall clean and well kept. The staff were very nice and were able to accommodate us a bit early. A few things did bother me though. Upon arriving to my room there a really strong smell of disinfectant which triggered my headache. The food from the restaurant was ...

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2025

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Sedona Pines Resort

Sedona Pines Resort

3.5 out of 5
6701 W State Route 89A Sedona AZ
Stay at this family-friendly condo in Sedona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,852 reviews)
Nice quiet place. Starry skies. Lectures or concerts about 3-4 nights a week that are really good.Go to the flute concerts and the vortex tour —the latter by Starry Krystal includes history of Sedona, lots of info on best places to hike, and what vortex really is — not some mystical, esoteric place. ...

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

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Scottsdale Camelback Resort

Scottsdale Camelback Resort

4 out of 5
6302 E Camelback Rd Scottsdale AZ
Stay at this spa condo in Scottsdale. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,345 reviews)
Great staff and beautiful resort

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

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Junipine Resort

Junipine Resort

3.5 out of 5
8351 N Highway 89A Sedona AZ
Stay at this aparthotel in Sedona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,263 reviews)
Fireplace was very relaxing and such a peaceful environment. They also have a sitting area where you can enjoy bird watching .

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

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Hunt's Mesa, Monument Valley - American West

Kayenta

So far from anything, so hard to get to, but so worth it. The local Navajo Guides with Jeeps for hire will laugh when you say you're thinking of doing this 17-mile loop through the most famous buttes of Monument Valley in a small car, but go ahead and do it. Carefully. We saved $170 and were able to maneuver through the gulleys and rocks just fine. Driving ourselves enabled us to decide how long to spend at each spot, and whether to keep driving or get out and hike at our whim. Take water and lunch! #Navajo #MonumentValley #Arizona #landscape

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