Mystery Valley
A small valley southwest of Monument Valley with natural arches, Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings and rock art, accessible only with a guide.
Mystery Valley lies southwest of the Tribal Park and sees few visitors. It contains several natural arches, such as Lantern Arch, small cliff dwellings left by the ancient Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi) people, and rock art. It can only be reached on a Navajo-guided horseback, hiking or jeep tour, which takes 3–4 hours. It suits visitors who have already seen the Valley Drive loop and want to experience more primitive landscapes.
Opening hours
Access by guided group only
Nearby sights
- Agathla Peak (El Capitan)
- Goulding's Trading Post Museum
- The Three Sisters
- Ear of the Wind & Sun's Eye
- The View (Monument Valley Visitor Center)
- John Ford's Point
- Hunts Mesa
- Wildcat Trail