Photogenic Places in Monument Valley
3 places ranked by scenic score
Monument Valley, AZ
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
Iconic sandstone buttes and mittens rise 1,000 feet above the desert floor in this Navajo tribal park. The East and West Mitten Buttes and Merrick Butte form one of the most recognized landscapes in the American West. A 17-mile unpaved scenic loop drive provides access to the major formations.
Monument Valley, AZ
The Mittens Overlook
This overlook near the Monument Valley Visitor Center provides a direct, unobstructed view of the East and West Mitten Buttes and Merrick Butte. It is one of the most photographed viewpoints in the Southwest. At sunrise, the buttes glow deep orange and red against a lightening sky.
Monument Valley, AZ
Forrest Gump Point
This famous spot on U.S. Route 163 features a straight highway stretching toward the buttes of Monument Valley on the horizon. It was made iconic by the 1994 film Forrest Gump, where the character stops running at this location. The converging road lines and distant formations create a powerful compositional image.