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John Ford's Point – Camel Butte Overlook loop from Oljato-Monument Valley

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John Ford's Point – Camel Butte Overlook loop from Oljato-Monument Valley

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John Ford's Point – Camel Butte Overlook loop from Oljato-Monument Valley

02:52

33.5km

400m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

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6.09 km

Monument Valley Visitor Center

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The Monument Valley is one of the most iconic views if it comes to Wild West themes. This is the trailhead for the Wildcat Loop Trail if you want to …

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2

10.1 km

17 Mile Drive at Monument Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

3

10.1 km

View of Elephant Butte

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Many of the formations in Monument Valley have descriptive names due to their resemblance to things we all know. Elephant Butte is one of them. Will you be able to …

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4

13.0 km

John Ford's Point

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Named after movie director John Ford, this viewpoint gives you one of the most spectacular views of the entire Monument Valley.

It became very popular after being the most famous Marlboro sign, showing the cowboy with this incredible background.

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5

13.6 km

Camel Butte Overlook

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is the spot to get the best photo of the famous Camel Butte rock formation!

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6

15.4 km

The Hub Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

7

17.1 km

View of Totem Pole and Yei Bi Chei

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From this spot, you'll have a good view of the Totem Pole and Yei Bi Chei. Both formations hold significant spiritual meaning for the Navajo. In fact, there is a …

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17.5 km

Sands Spring

Viewpoint

9

19.7 km

Artist's Point

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You will have a fantastic panoramic view over the Monument Valley stone formations. Looking west, you will see Merrick Butte, Sentinel Mesa and East Mitten Butte and some more distant …

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33.5 km

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Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.2 km

755 m

382 m

125 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.3 km

8.83 km

3.26 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,710 m)

Lowest point (1,560 m)

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