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| | Hiking | 4.30 Miles | 1 Hour 27 Mns | | 2.97 mph |
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| no partners | | On our way home from Moab/Arches/Canyonlands, we made a stop at Monument Valley. We did the off-road driving tour of the park (for an added fee with your entry pass). There were sedans on the route, but high clearance is recommended.
After finishing the drive, we strapped on our packs and did the Wildcat Trail, which circumnavigates the West Mitten, and is the only hike that is permitted in the park without a guide.
It's a nice easy jaunt, though with a bit of a sandy climb back up at the end. It would be hot and probably miserable in the middle of he summer. There are a couple of shade structures, picnic tables, and bathroom options along the route.
A nice place to visit in the winter months.
When we returned to the visitors center, the sun popped out briefly and we got some good photos of the mittens lit up.
Also, I'm somewhat embarrassed to say that we stopped and took a photo at the "Forrest Gump" spot, which Google Maps has deigned to make a road hazard of .... |
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