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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

Goulding's Lodge
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
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. ...
7.4/10 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$916 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
HK$916
HK$1,112 total
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.