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The West and East Mitten Buttes are two buttes in Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park in northeastern Navajo County, Arizona. Viewed from the south, the buttes look like two giant mittens with the thumbs pointing inward.

We experience the impressive Monument Valley on a 1.5-hour tour. We will be accompanied by an experienced Navajo guide who will lead us through the valley and introduce us to the diverse Native American culture. During several photo stops, we will have the opportunity to admire the monumental rock formations. The terrain of Monument Valley is ancient, resilient, and breathtakingly beautiful. This distinctive landscape was formed by the erosion of the sandstone deposits of the Rocky Mountains and geologic uplift, and has been further shaped over many centuries by the relentless forces of wind and water. Contrary to what some may believe, Monument Valley is not a national park, but a tribal park, as it lies within the boundaries of the Navajo Nation. The tribal park designation is important to preserve its unique heritage and geological wonders.

We experience the breathtaking Monument Valley on a 1.5-hour tour. We are accompanied by an experienced Navajo guide who leads us through the valley and introduces us to the diverse Native American culture. During several photo stops, we have the opportunity to admire the monumental rock formations. The terrain of Monument Valley is ancient, resilient, and breathtakingly beautiful. This distinctive landscape was formed by the erosion of the Rocky Mountains' sandstone deposits and geological uplift, and has been further shaped over many centuries by the relentless forces of wind and water. Contrary to what some might assume, Monument Valley is not a national park, but a tribal park, as it lies within the boundaries of the Navajo Nation. The tribal park designation is important to preserve its unique heritage and geological wonders.

The Wildcat Trail is the only self-guided trail in Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, offering a closer look at the iconic buttes of the American West, including East and West Mitten. This lasso loop-shaped trail circles West Mitten Butte, providing scenic views of surrounding rock formations like Merrick Butte. The sandy trail lets hikers to escape the usual crowds and experience the beauty of Monument Valley. Open to hikers and horseback riders, it’s a family-friendly trail.

This spot offers a stunningly beautiful view of Monument Valley, for example, where you can see the right and left hands of a woman particularly well.

You can fully enjoy beautiful nature experiences here

The Huf'n Puff Trail tops out at the summit of Pat Mullen Mountain. The peak reaches up to 7,612 feet and offers some great views of the surrounding hills and mountains, but you'll have to work to get to the top.

In addition to enjoying the beautiful panorama formed by the Mitten Buttes and Merrick Butte, at this center, you can gather extensive information about Monument Valley and its history. Moreover, you have the opportunity to purchase guided tours, Navajo crafts, and more.