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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.
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! (2,231 reviews)
The staffs were kind and helpful. The place was nice and the view was worth everything. It has gift shop, museum, coffee shop. The balcony had a lot of bird’s poop. Parking was free and easy to find. It’s 5 miles away from monument valley.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

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Kayenta Monument Valley Inn

Kayenta Monument Valley Inn

3 out of 5
Junction Highway 160/Highway 163 Kayenta AZ
The price is HK$828 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
HK$828
HK$1,006 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
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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. ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,469 reviews)
Everything OK!

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Kayenta Monument Valley Inn
Hampton Inn Kayenta

Hampton Inn Kayenta

2.5 out of 5
US Highway 160 Kayenta AZ
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The price is HK$916 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
HK$916
HK$1,112 total
20 Feb - 21 Feb
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Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kayenta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
The hotel was clean and the rooms were very quiet. Friendly knowledgeable staff.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Hampton Inn Kayenta
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Take in the red rock views right off Highway 163 in newly built off-grid cabins!

Take in the red rock views right off Highway 163 in newly built off-grid cabins!

Monument Valley UT
Stay at this cabin in Oljato-Monument Valley. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (26 reviews)
Great!

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Take in the red rock views right off Highway 163 in newly built off-grid cabins!
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