Spider Rock
Spider Rock (Tsé Naʼashjéʼii)
Twin sandstone pillars at the end of the South Rim drive, rising about 230 m. They are the emblem of Canyon de Chelly and the origin of the Navajo legend of Spider Woman.
Spider Rock is a pair of sandstone pillars rising about 230 m from the canyon floor, where Canyon de Chelly meets Monument Canyon. In Navajo legend, Spider Woman lived on the rock's summit and taught the Navajo people to weave. The viewpoint is at the end of the South Rim Drive, about 25 km from the visitor center. After parking, it is a few minutes' walk to the cliff edge, which overlooks a canyon roughly 300 m deep. The light is best in the evening. The viewpoint is free. Do not climb over the railings, and do not leave valuables visible in your car.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Face Rock Overlook
- Sliding House Overlook
- Antelope House Overlook
- Mummy Cave Overlook
- White House Ruin Trail
- Massacre Cave Overlook
- Junction Overlook
- Navajo-guided Canyon Floor Tour