2 Hours of Arizona Desert Driving to Monument Valley 8K

We begin our scenic road trip from the shimmering turquoise waters of Lake Powell near Wahweap Marina, winding through the vast Navajo Nation under a wide desert sky. As we drive south on U.S. Route 89 and into Page, Arizona, the rugged red rock cliffs and sweeping vistas of Glen Canyon give way to the stark beauty of the Painted Desert, its layered hues glowing in the late afternoon light. Turning onto U.S. Route 160 toward Kayenta in the Navajo Nation, we’re captivated by the dramatic buttes and mesas that rise like silent sentinels against the horizon, their shadows lengthening as the sun dips low. Arriving in Kayenta near sunset, we pause for the night, the sky ablaze with a warm glow. The next morning, we continue on U.S. Route 163, where the iconic sandstone spires of Monument Valley come into view, their towering forms immortalized in countless films. Our journey culminates at the 17-mile scenic loop drive, where we weave down into the valley, surrounded by majestic rock formations that shift in color and grandeur with every turn, leaving us in awe of the timeless landscape.

Click here for our complete 17 mile scenic loop drive through Monument Valley:    • Monument Valley - Complete Iconic Arizona ...  

This drive was filmed in the month of May, and was filmed and uploaded in 8K. The video is playing at normal speed and the speed can be adjusted to go faster or slower in the video settings.

(Note: Drones aren't allowed in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The aerial footage used in this video was licensed for use, and isn't owned by AdventureEveryDay.)

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - U.S. 89 in Glen Canyon Nat'l Recreation Area
04:25 - Glen Canyon Dam & Lake Powell Aerial Scenic View
05:25 - Page, Arizona
13:25 - Arizona Route 98 Across the Painted Desert
1:09:56 - U.S. Route 160 Navajo Mountain Scenic Byway
1:35:15 - Kayenta, Arizona
1:43:10 - U.S. 163 Kayenta-Monument Valley Scenic Byway
2:03:05 - Monument Valley Road
2:09:15 - Monument Valley Scenic Loop Drive
2:13:47 - Outro

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