Cover more ground to marvel at the wonders of Monument Valley without getting footsore with this scenic tour on horseback. Get paired with your horse at the stables just steps from the Monument Valley Visitor Center, then hop in the saddle and follow your guide along the desert trails to take in the dramatic Mitten Buttes and Merrick Buttes from below, as well as the towering Sentinel Mesa.
- A unique way to explore the iconic sandstone buttes in Monument Valley
- Convenient departure location near the park’s Visitor Center
- A selection of horses to suit your experience, skill level, and size
- The relaxed pace and personal attention of a small-group experience
What To Expect
The Mitten Buttes And Merrick Butte
First, we’ll assign you a horse based on your experience, weight, and height. Then we’ll start galloping towards the West Mitten Butte, followed by the East Mitten Butte. They are also known together as, The Mittens. When viewed from the south, the buttes appear to be two gigantic mittens with their thumbs facing inwards. If you capture the Merrick Butte at an angle you see that it’s between the West & East Mitten Buttes. All three buttes are commonly seen together in many popular films and images. Its elevation is over 6,200 ft making it one of the tallest buttes in Monument Valley.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Sentinel Mesa
Located northwest of The Mittens, it’s a mountain with an elevation of over 6,400 ft. Most of the mesa is in the state of Utah, but a small southern section of it is in the state of Arizona. This breathtaking mesa can be seen from the Monument Valley Visitor Center.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
Not wheelchair accessible
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 3 travelers
Include
Cowboy Hats & Helmets
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
All Fees and Taxes
Exclude
Navajo Tribal Park Entry Fee ($20 per vehicle up to 4 people / $6 for additional person)
Food & Drink
WiFi on board
Max group – 3
