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Byway: Utah - US-163 from the Arizona Border to Bluff Scenic Byway
Byway Description: Near Monument Valley, this area has been the setting for countless western movies. The road moves through the vast Navajo Indian Reservation. There are also several red rock formations easily accessible from the road.
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Monument Valley at Utah/Arizona Border Altitude: 5213 feet
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Monument Valley at Utah/Arizona Border, On United States Highway #163 starts the Byway Monument Valley to Bluff Scenic Byway it's journey towards Bluff, Utah.
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Monument Valley Tribal Park Road Altitude: 5200 feet
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Monument Valley Tribal Park Road, Monument Valley Navajo Market, Monument Valley Airport, an RV Park is located just off Gouldings Hospital Road in Monument Valley, Utah
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6.6
(67.3) |
4.1
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Viewpoint Loop Road Altitude: 5440 feet
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Viewpoint Loop Road, Red Sandstone Butte Monument Valley, Looking Glass Rock, on the United States Highway #163, Utah
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10.2
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6.3
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Douglas Mesa Road Altitude: 5633 feet
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Douglas Mesa Road, San Juan County Gravel Road, Navajo Nation Reservation, Monument Valley, Utah
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11.8
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7.3
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Haigaitoh Road Altitude: 5443 feet
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Haigaitoh Road, Gypsum Creek Road,
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18.8
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11.7
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East Hulkito Wash Road Altitude: 5079 feet
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Easy Hulkito Wash Road, Indian Road 6480, near Monument Valley, Utah
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21.6
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13.4
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San Juan County 432 Altitude: 5207 feet
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San Juan County Road #432, travels into the desert of Monument Valley, Utah, Halchita, Utah, a community located in San Juan County, along the United States Highway #163, in Monument Valley, Utah,
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31.0
(42.9) |
19.3
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Halchita, Utah Altitude: 4354 feet
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Gypsum Creek Road, Halchita, Utah, a community located in San Juan County, Utah, along the United States Highway #163, in Monument Valley,
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33.8
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21.0
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Bridge Altitude: 4068 feet
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A Bridge over San Juan River near Mexican Hat Rock, Monument Valley, Utah
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35.2
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21.9
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Mexican Hat Road Altitude: 4173 feet
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Mexican Hat Road, Mexican Hat, Utah, a community located in San Juan County on the San Juan River, along the United States Highway #163, Utah, near the Mexican Hat Rock formation in the Monument Valley, Utah
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37.7
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23.4
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Mexican Hat Rock Road Altitude: 4304 feet
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Mexican Hat Rock Road, Mexican Hat Rock viewpoint along the San Juan River, Utah
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40.0
(33.9) |
24.9
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State Route #261 Altitude: 4511 feet
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State Route #261, State Route #316, to Goosenecks State Park, Utah, Goosenecks State Park, Eroded by water, wind, frost, and gravity, is truly a magnificent sight, and a classic location for observing incised meanders. Goosenecks State Park is largely undeveloped. Primitive campsites with picnic tables are scattered back from the edge of the cliff, and vault toilets are available. Mokee dugway, Johns Canyon Road, to Muley Point, Utah, a remote, scenic overlook in southern Utah. The view provides panoramic vistas of the desert landscape of southern Utah and northern Arizona. Monument Valley is visible in the distance while the San Juan River cuts into the canyon below.
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46.7
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29.0
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Valley of the Gods Road Altitude: 4452 feet
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Valley of the Gods Road, to Valley of the Gods, Utah,
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60.8
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37.8
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Comb Wash Road Altitude: 4400 feet
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Comb Wash Road, Comb Wash, Utah, is a valley in San Juan County. It runs from Elk Ridge in the north, to the south, where it merges with the San Juan River at an elevation of about 4200 feet. The eastern edge of the wash forms steep cliffs of Navajo Sandstone.
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64.8
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40.3
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Lower Butler Wash Road Altitude: 4534 feet
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Lower Butler Wash Road, Wolfman Trail, Comb Ridge, Utah, Road to Bluff Airport,
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66.7
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41.4
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Sand Island Altitude: 4488 feet
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United States Route #191, Sand Island on San Juan River, near Bluff, Utah, White Rock Point, Tselakai Dezza, Utah,
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73.9
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45.9
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Bluff, Utah Altitude: 4321 feet
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Bluff, Utah, a community located in San Juan County, Utah, where the Navajo Twin towers are located, below Comb Ridge, Utah. This is where the Monument Valley-Bluff Scenic Byway ends.
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