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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
The price is £108 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
£108
11 Mar - 12 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! (2,468 reviews)
Overall our stay was okay. The property could use some updating throughout the site.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 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! (2,236 reviews)
Fabulous!

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Goulding's Lodge
Hampton Inn Kayenta

Hampton Inn Kayenta

2.5 out of 5
US Highway 160 Kayenta AZ
The price is £117 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
£117
27 Mar - 28 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! (1,010 reviews)
Clean room, helpful staff. Close to everything!

Reviewed on 10 Mar 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.

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