Ok, here you are, suddenly the up road opens to a wide and deep breathtaking landscape of the profound southern Utah. The photo is mandatory and easy to take in such a lonely road. Have some minutes to enjoy it.
It was a little hazier or dustier than some of the images I have seen. I was looking forward to seeing this and it was better than expected. We drove through then turned around to go back and see it again. If you are on a tight budget or tight schedule you can skip Monument Valley. I would highly recommend Monument Valley also that said you see a lot from the road.
Just don't be an idiot and keep standing in the middle of the highway admiring the view. I saw some tourists almost get run over - the guy had set up a tripod and was taking forever. A car came barreling by, didn't honk, just went around him going at least 40mph. Yes, the driver shouldn't have done that, but the photographer was the true imbecile. This is a highway, after all.
If you saw the movie "Forest Gump," and if you're traveling on Hwy. U.S. 163 in southern Utan, you must locate this spot and take a photo. You will find it near mile marker 13. Traveling south from Mexican Hat, Utah, this is easy to spot. Coming north from Kayenta, you'll be looking back through your mirror quite a bit. There aren't very many good places to pull off, so take care when looking for a spot. The picture is a fun reminder of some beautiful contryside.
The thing about America is it's just so big, a photo can't beat actually standing at the same place Forrest Gump stopped running, and just in case you're not to sure there's a sign by the side of the road
you pass by without you really notice... it's simply the best road to Monument Valley.... been there even before it was called F.G. point... The beautyness of M.V. is so natural, you'll take it for granted...
Okay...it's not much but it's fun to stop here and get a picture of this iconic view. Just be sure to be safe because cars are zooming through here at 65 mph. And, like you, many of them are checking out the view and not watching the road closely.It's definitely worth a 5 minute stop!
Take time to stop on this busy road. It is well worth seeing and taking your own picture of this beautiful place! Don't miss it!
No need to stop unless you want a picture, need some Indian jewelry or you came from Monument Valley.
From the Forrest Gump movie, you will remember him running and running. He got tired on this road. Monument Valley is in the background and this is a beautiful place to stop for a picture.