Monument Valley & Flagstaff landscape
Day 12 of 15

Monument Valley & Flagstaff

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A classic desert road-trip day combining the Monument Valley scenic loop, a short arch walk and the drive to Flagstaff.

321 miTotal distance~6 hr 30 minDriving time07:00Recommended departure
DesertRoad tripIconic landscape

A classic desert road-trip day combining the Monument Valley scenic loop, a short arch walk and the drive to Flagstaff.

321 mi~6 hr 30 min07:00
Monument Valley Fee

Monument Valley has an additional fee of 15$ per vehicle to pay at the entrance.

Key stops

Today’s highlights

A quick visual overview of the day.

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The stops

Travel time and navigation links for every stop.

01 Monument Valley arrival Monument Valley arrival 2 hr
2 hr

Leave at 07:00 and arrive before the day becomes too hot and busy.

02 Monument Valley scenic drive Monument Valley scenic drive ~1 hr 12 min
03 Goulding Arch Trail Goulding Arch Trail 20 min
20 min~15 min walk

Drive to the trail area, then walk roughly 15 minutes to the arch.

04 Kayenta lunch Kayenta lunch 20 min
20 min

Pause for lunch before the long drive south at Taco Bell.

05 Flagstaff downtown Flagstaff downtown 2 hr 30 min
2 hr 30 min

Walk downtown or rest after check-in.

Super 8 by Wyndham Flagstaff

Tonight

Super 8 by Wyndham Flagstaff

Flagstaff

Breakfast included Free parking

Dinner

Sakura Sushi & Teppanyaki

Flagstaff

Reservation recommended
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