Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah
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Top Photography Spots in and near Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
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Oljato-Monument Valley, Arizona
Wildcat Trail in Monument Valley
5.03.98 mi / 397 ft gainWhen facing The View from the parking lot, Wildcat Trail is off to the left where the campground is located. It's a 3.2 mile, self-guided loop that takes you around the West Mitten Butte. If you're hiking during the summer be sure to go early and bring a lot of water. You're fully exposed on t...Read more -
Oljato-Monument Valley, Arizona
Drive the Scenic Loop of Monument Valley
5.017 miBe ready to embark on this 17 mile monumental scenic drive. The loop includes 11 numbered viewpoints and you can expect to spend between 2-4 hours in the park. For the best experience, check park hours and arrive early before the 15 mph traffic begins to stack up. You will find the beginning of ...Read more -
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Arizona
Explore Hunts Mesa at Monument Valley
/ 1200 ft gainThough there are many unique viewpoints from within and around Monument Valley, none is as grand as the view from Hunts Mesa! Not easily accessible, the only way to get to Hunts Mesa is through an authorized tour guide via a ~2 hour off-road drive around the backside of the mesa. Even if you did ...Read more -
Lake Powell, Utah
Hike to Horse Collar Ruin at Natural Bridges National Monument
5.03.2 mi / 500 ft gainNatural Bridges National Monument is one of Utah's many geologic wonders. While this monument is primarily known for its bridges, it also has an impressive collection of cliff dwellings known as Horse Collar Ruin. The dwellings have passed the test of time after being abandoned by native people m...Read more