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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.

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Kayenta Monument Valley Inn

Kayenta Monument Valley Inn

3 out of 5
Junction Highway 160/Highway 163 Kayenta AZ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$196 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$196
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kayenta. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,465 reviews)
Staff was courteous. Room was clean.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Kayenta Monument Valley Inn
Hampton Inn Kayenta

Hampton Inn Kayenta

2.5 out of 5
US Highway 160 Kayenta AZ
The price is AU$221 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$221
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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! (1,007 reviews)
I will stay here every trip. Breakfast was delicious room where amazing and the lobby was very cozy.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Hampton Inn Kayenta
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 ...
The View Hotel
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.

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